Spicy Teriyaki Salmon and Pineapple

5 from 3 votes

Spicy Teriyaki Salmon and Pineapple

Delicious spicy air-fried salmon with pineapple habanero teriyaki sauce for a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Dinner, Main Course, Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: air Fry, Air Fryer, Air Fryer Salmon, Pineapple, salmon

Servings:

Calories: 514kcal

Author: Belly Laugh Living

Equipment

Ingredients

1 ½ Pounds Salmon
2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
1 teaspoon Cumin
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 teaspoon Turmeric
1 teaspoon Salt
1 Can Pineapple rings in juice Reserve the juice
1 ½ Cups Pineapple juice Juice from the pineapple rings and/or pineapple chunks can
½ Can Pineapple chunks
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Ginger
2 Tablespoons Habanero Optional
2 Cloves Garlic
⅓ Cup Teriyaki sauce
1 Tablespoon Honey
1 teaspoon Cornstarch
Cooking Spray

Instructions

Cut the salmon into small, bite-sized pieces.
1 ½ Pounds Salmon
To prepare the salmon, use cumin, garlic powder, salt, and 2 tablespoons of cornstarch for seasoning.
2 Tablespoons Cornstarch, 1 teaspoon Cumin, 1 teaspoon Garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Turmeric, 1 teaspoon Salt
Before cooking your salmon in the air fryer, prepare the basket by giving it a light coat of cooking spray. Then, gently place your salmon in the air fryer and lightly mist the salmon with cooking spray.
Set your air fryer to 375 degrees and let the salmon cook for 8 minutes.
Cooking Spray
While the salmon is cooking, heat up some olive oil in a sauté pan and confidently sear the pineapple rings on both sides for about 2 minutes per side.
Once both sides of the pineapple are seared, remove it from the pan and set the pineapple aside.
1 Can Pineapple rings in juice, 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
Place the ginger, habanero, and garlic in the sauté pan and cook for 30 seconds. The habanero is optional.
2 Tablespoons Habanero, 2 Cloves Garlic, 1 Tablespoon Ginger
Carefully mix the pineapple chunks in the sauté pan.
1 ½ Cups Pineapple juice, ⅓ Cup Teriyaki sauce, 1 Tablespoon Honey
Pour the pineapple juice that was reserved from the can of pineapple into the mixture. Also, add the teriyaki sauce and honey. Allow it to come to a boil. Cook for approximately 3-4 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
To thicken the pineapple sauce, mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon ofl bowl until combined. Then, add it to the sauce. water in a smal
1 teaspoon Cornstarch
Now, add the cooked salmon to the pineapple sauce. Gently toss the salmon in the sauce.
Serve the dish with rice and seared pineapple rings for a delicious meal. Enjoy!

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