How long should you cook salmon in an air fryer?

To avoid overcooking your salmon, air fry it at 400 degrees for 6-8 minutes total . Do not overcook, or the salmon will be dry.

Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon

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8oz salmon filets cut into cubes

Teriyaki sauce: makes 1 cup

1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce

1/4 cup water

3 tbsp brown sugar

2 tbsp mirin

2 tbsp sake

2 smashed garlic cloves

1" ginger smashed

2 tbsp cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water)

1/4 tsp black pepper

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Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees.
In a small pan, combine the teriyaki sauce ingredients except for the cornstarch slurry. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until the sugar has dissolved and the sake has cooked off. About 5 minutes.
In a small bowl make the cornstarch slurry and add it to the teriyaki sauce. This should thicken up the sauce and give it a glossy texture.
While the teriyaki sauce is doing its thing. Prepare the salmon. Cut into cubes, and spray with a little oil. Season lightly with salt and pepper and arrange it on your air fryer tray or air fryer basket. Do not overcrowd. Air fry for 5 minutes.
Drizzle some teriyaki sauce on top and broil for another 2 minutes. Remove the salmon and serve with freshly steamed rice.
Drizzle more teriyaki sauce on the salmon and on the rice for extra flavor. Enjoy!

For easy cleanup, line your air fryer tray or basket with parchment paper.

Garnish ideas: sesame seeds or nori (seaweed pieces), green onions

Notes: Store the Teriyaki sauce for up to 2-3 weeks in the fridge or freeze it for up to 3 months.