Air Fryer

Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon

Name: Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 34 min
Ingredients: 2 salmon fillets; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon chilli garlic spice; Pinch of salt; Drizzle of olive oil; Teriyaki sauce, enough to brush over the salmon; Sesame seeds, to finish; Green onions, chopped, for garnish

By Esther Lackie

This air fryer teriyaki salmon starts with a simple seasoning of paprika, chilli garlic spice, a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil. The salmon rests for 15 minutes, then goes into the air fryer, and the teriyaki sauce is brushed on for the final 2 minutes of cooking. I served mine over fluffy basmati rice, finished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

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Close view of a glazed salmon fillet over white rice, topped with sesame seeds and chopped green onions

Prep: 7 mins
Rest: 15 mins
Cook: 12 mins
Total: 34 mins
Air Fryer: 190°C / 375°F
Air fryer used: COSORI Turbo Blaze

5.0 from 2 ratings

Ingredients

2 salmon fillets
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon chilli garlic spice
Pinch of salt
Drizzle of olive oil
Teriyaki sauce, enough to brush over the salmon
Sesame seeds, to finish
Green onions, chopped, for garnish

Method

01
Prepare the salmon: pat the 2 salmon fillets dry with a kitchen towel.
02
Season: season the salmon with 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon chilli garlic spice, a pinch of salt and a drizzle of olive oil, making sure the seasoning is spread over the salmon.
03
Rest: leave the seasoned salmon to stand for 15 minutes.
04
Air fry: place the salmon fillets in the air fryer and cook at 190°C / 375°F for 12 minutes in total.

Two cooked, glazed salmon fillets in an open COSORI air fryer basket

05
Add the teriyaki sauce: when there are 2 minutes left on the 12 minute cooking time, open the air fryer and brush enough teriyaki sauce over the salmon to coat the top. Return it to the air fryer and cook for the remaining 2 minutes.

Angled close-up of a glazed salmon fillet on white rice with sesame seeds and green onions

06
Finish and serve: plate the salmon, sprinkle with sesame seeds and garnish with chopped green onions.

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Lackie's Notes

The teriyaki sauce goes on for the final 2 minutes rather than at the start, so it coats the salmon at the end of cooking.

I cooked this in my COSORI Turbo Blaze without preheating and didn't flip the salmon. Air fryers can cook differently, so these timings reflect the one I used; keep an eye on yours towards the end. If you're wondering about preheating, have a look at Do You Need to Preheat an Air Fryer?

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