Instructions

1. Whisk together all of the ingredients for the teriyaki sauce and add about 1/3 cup of the sauce into a shallow container or sealable bag. Set the rest aside for now
2. Pat the salmon fillets dry and remove the skin if desired, and then place them skin side up into the bag or container with the sauce. Let marinate for about 15-20 minutes
3. If your air fryer requires preheating, preheat it to 400 degrees F. while the salmon is marinating. Then place the salmon skin side down into the air fryer basket or tray and cook for 8 minutes on 400 degrees F. Cook time will vary on the thickness of your salmon. Check it at the 8 minute mark, and add 2 minutes if needed. A salmon fillet that is 1-inch thick will take about 10 minutes to cook.
4. While the salmon is cooking in the air fryer, add the remaining teriyaki sauce to a small saucepan over medium heat
5. Make a slurry with the cornstarch or flour by adding it into a small dish with the water and stirring until it’s dissolved
6. Whisk the slurry into the teriyaki sauce and continue to stir the sauce until it’s a thick sauce-like consistency. Remove it the heat to prevent it from burning. The process of thickening the sauce only takes a few minutes so keep an eye on it
7. Once the timer is up on the air fryer, spoon or brush the teriyaki sauce onto the fish. Air fry for 1 to 2 more minutes to caramelize the sauce
8. Serve over rice or with vegetables such as broccoli or stir fry vegetables and any extra sauce if you’d like. Garnish with white sesame seeds and green onions if desired