Easy Air Fryer Teriyaki Salmon (30 minutes)

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• 11 oz salmon filet (1-inch thick, skin-on)
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  Source: 11 oz salmon filet (1-inch thick, skin-on)
• 1/2 each green onion (finely chopped)
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  Source: 1/2 green onion (finely chopped)
• 1/2 tsp sesame seeds (toasted kind)
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  Source: 1/2 tsp sesame seeds (toasted kind)
• 1/4 cup sake
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  Source: 1/4 cup sake
• 1/4 cup mirin
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  Source: 1/4 cup mirin
• 3 tbsp regular soy sauce (or light soy sauce)
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  Source: 3 tbsp regular soy sauce (or light soy sauce)
• 1 tbsp white granulated sugar
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  Source: 1 tbsp white granulated sugar
• 1 tbsp cornstarch
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  Source: 1 tbsp cornstarch
• 2 each garlic cloves (minced)
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  Source: 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1/2 tsp ginger (grated)
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  Source: 1/2 tsp ginger (grated)

1. Combine all the teriyaki sauce ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then bring to a boil. Reduce the heat slightly and simmer, stirring frequently, until glossy and thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
2. Pour the teriyaki glaze into a wide, shallow container and leave it uncovered. Freeze for 5 minutes or until completely cooled. Do not add hot glaze to raw salmon.
3. Pat the salmon filets completely dry with paper towels, then cut each filet widthwise into 2 equal pieces. Add the salmon to the cooled teriyaki glaze and coat evenly. Marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes.
4. Place the salmon filets skin-side down in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each piece. Generously brush the tops with the remaining teriyaki glaze.
5. Air fry at 400°F for 6-8 minutes, checking at the 6-minute mark to prevent overcooking. Insert a digital meat thermometer into the thickest part of each filet and remove the salmon once it reaches 145°F.
6. Transfer the salmon to a serving plate and garnish with green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Boil any remaining marinade in a clean saucepan for at least 1 minute before drizzling it over the salmon.