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Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon

Sticky-sweet teriyaki salmon made in the air fryer in under 15 minutes. This recipe is 100% halal: the glaze is homemade from soy sauce, brown sugar and honey with absolutely no mirin or sake.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 9 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 292
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salmon
Salmon fillets
Avocado oil
Garlic powder
Salt
Black pepper
For the Halal Teriyaki Glaze (No Mirin, No Sake)
Low-sodium soy sauce
Brown sugar
Honey
Rice vinegar
Fresh ginger
Garlic
Cornstarch
For Garnish
Sesame seeds
Green onions

Equipment

  • Air fryer
  • Small Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Brush them with avocado oil and season all over with garlic powder, salt and black pepper.
  2. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
  3. Make the halal teriyaki glaze: add the soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, rice vinegar, ginger and garlic to a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until slightly syrupy. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook 1 more minute until the glaze thickly coats a spoon. No mirin or sake is used at any point.
  4. Brush about half of the glaze over the salmon fillets. Arrange them in the air fryer basket in a single layer, skin-side down.
  5. Air fry for 7 to 9 minutes, until the salmon is opaque and flakes easily. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
  6. Brush the fillets with the remaining glaze, sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions, and serve hot over rice.

Notes

100% halal: this teriyaki glaze is made without mirin or sake, the rice wines used in traditional teriyaki. The sweetness comes from brown sugar and honey instead. If you prefer a bottled sauce, look for one labeled halal-certified. Cooked salmon keeps in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.