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    Garlic Miso Chicken Air Fryer

    Published: Aug 31, 2022 · Modified: Sep 8, 2023 by Carmen Spillette · This post may contain affiliate links · 15 Comments

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    These delicious air fryer chicken thighs are full of umami flavor. The miso, mirin, and sake complement each other to give this miso chicken thighs the best taste. Air fried to perfection in only 25 minutes, this delicious and easy garlic miso chicken recipe is an excellent addition to your monthly recipe rotation. If you love the glorious smell of miso chicken from takeout but are trying to eat healthier, this recipe is definitely for you.


    skinless boneless chicken thighs with miso glaze paired with noodles and garnished with cilantro

    Made with just a few simple ingredients, this air fryer miso chicken thighs dish comes together in under 30 minutes. And if you always forget to marinate your chicken, this recipe doesn’t require any marinating! It only takes a few seconds to whip up the garlic miso sauce, and then you can rub it all over the chicken thighs before cooking.

    I love coming up with versatile marinades. The combination of garlic and miso in this marinade works well not only in chicken but also in fish or tofu.

    Once the air fryer chicken thighs are coated well in the garlic miso sauce, it’s air fried to perfection. I prefer using an air fryer for this one, but it can also be cooked in an oven. Cooking times for miso chicken will be listed below.

    Garlic Miso Chicken Air Fryer

    What is miso?

    The star of this miso chicken recipe. Miso is a fermented soy product made with soy and a mold called koji, and sometimes in combination with wheat or rice. It’s a common ingredient in Japanese cuisine, and it’s used as the main ingredient in miso soup, but also as a flavoring agent in many other dishes.

    Miso has a ton of health benefits and a great umami flavor. It is not just for soups as it adds a lot of flavor which can make any protein delicious.

    White miso vs red miso

    The most common types of miso paste are white miso, red miso, and light-colored miso.

    White miso or shiro miso is made by boiling soybeans and a good amount of rice, which gives its light color, mildly salty and sweet taste, and delicate flavor. On the other hand, red miso is darker in color, saltier than white miso, and has a more intense flavor because of a higher amount of soybeans and longer fermentation.

    This recipe uses white miso paste, but feel free to use whatever type of miso paste you have on hand. If you want a richer flavor for your garlic miso chicken thighs, use red miso paste instead.

    miso chicken marinade

    How to make Garlic Miso Chicken Recipe in the oven 

    If you don’t have an air fryer at home, you can bake the chicken in the oven.

    Oven Instructions:

    Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line the baking tray with parchment paper. Give the garlic miso chicken a nice massage with all ingredients except green onions for a couple of minutes. Bake for 30-35 minutes flipping halfway. Broil for 2 minutes to get a nice crust and color.

    Note that the internal temperature of the meat should be 165 degrees. Cooking bone-in chicken might require more time. Always use an instant-read thermometer.


    Ingredients and Substitutions

    • Boneless skinless chicken thighs – You can use any cut of chicken pieces for this miso chicken dish. Skin-on chicken thighs **, skinless chicken breasts, chicken drumsticks, or chicken wings.

    **When using the skin on, make sure to wipe the chicken skin side up with a paper towel to get a nice crispy skin.

    • White miso paste – Any miso paste would work. I prefer either white or red miso paste. Whenever buying soy products, always choose organic.
    • Mirin – Great staple to have in your pantry. Mirin perfectly compliments the miso and sake in a lot of dishes. You can find this in your local grocery store. If you can’t find one, you can substitute rice vinegar or lemon juice. However, use 1 tablespoon instead of 3 tablespoon as mirin requires.
    • Honey – Any sweetener would work. I prefer honey or maple syrup for this dish because it gives the perfect balance to the garlic and miso.
    • Soy sauce – Use low sodium or tamari.
    • Garlic – You would need at least 3 garlic cloves, but I like to put 4 to 5 for more flavor! Only use fresh garlic for this recipe. I wouldn’t recommend garlic powder.
    • Green onion – is a great aromatic. Use the white part in the marinade and the green part as garnish.

    miso marinade

    Equipment

    • A small bowl or medium bowl
    • Air fryer
    • Parchment paper or aluminum foil (for easy clean up)
    • Heavy oven-proof cast iron pan (if baking in the oven)
    • Baking dish if using the oven
    • Knife
    • Cutting board
    air fried boneless skinless chicken thighs with miso marinade garnished with cilantro

    How to meal prep, store, and reheat miso chicken thighs

    MEAL PREP – This garlic miso chicken recipe is fantastic for meal prepping. In the fridge, keep the marinated chicken in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Air fry and serve. Easy peasy!


    STORE – Place the garlic miso chicken in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To freeze them, place them in a freezer-safe container or plastic bag and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months.


    REHEAT – There are a few options to reheat the miso chicken thighs. The first option is to reheat them in the microwave. Place the miso chicken in a microwave-safe dish and heat them on high for 1-2 minutes or until they are heated through.


    What to serve with miso chicken

    Miso chicken is best served with the following:

    • Steamed vegetables like bok choy
    • Sauteed spinach
    • Steamed jasmine white rice, brown rice, or quinoa
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    Garlic Miso Chicken FAQs

    What is miso paste made of?

    Miso paste is made from soybeans, rice or barley, salt, and koji (a type of fungus) that is allowed to ferment for a period of time.

    What does miso glaze taste like?

    Miso glaze has a rich, savory, and slightly sweet flavor with a deep umami taste that is characteristic of miso paste. It adds depth of flavor and complexity to dishes such as fish, chicken, and vegetables.

    How do you use miso paste?

    Miso paste can be used as a flavoring agent in a variety of dishes, including soups, stews, marinades, dressings, and sauces. It can also be spread on toast or used as a dip for vegetables.

    What goes with miso?

    Miso pairs well with a variety of ingredients such as tofu, mushrooms, seafood, chicken, vegetables, noodles, rice, and more. It can be used to add depth and complexity to a range of dishes, from soups and stews to stir-fries and marinades.

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    Garlic Miso Chicken

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    Delicious and quick Garlic Miso Chicken recipe. Ready in 25 minutes. No need to marinade, combine and cook. Now, that’s a perfect recipe for your weekly recipe rotation.

    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: 2-4 1x

    Ingredients

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    8 boneless skinless chicken thighs

    4 tbsp minced green onions (4 green stalks)

    3 tbsp white miso paste

    3 tbsp mirin

    1 tbsp honey

    1 tbsp soy sauce

    1 tbsp minced garlic

    Garnish

    green onions

    cilantro

    Instructions

    1. Combine marinade ingredients. In a medium-sized bowl, add the mirin, miso, honey, soy sauce, and garlic. Mix and add the chicken.
    2. Massage the chicken well with the miso sauce.
    3. Line the air fryer tray or basket with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
    4. Place the chicken in a single layer. Put all the miso glaze on the tray. This will ensure a juicy chicken.
    5. Air fry at 320 degrees for 20 minutes, flipping halfway. Broil the chicken for 2 minutes to get a nice crust/color. The internal temperature of the meat should be 165 degrees.
    6. Baste it with leftover pan juices, serve, and enjoy!

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    Notes

    OVEN – Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line the baking tray with parchment paper. Bake for 30-35 minutes flipping halfway. Broil for 2 minutes to get a nice crust and color. The internal temperature of the meat should be 165 degrees. Cooking bone-in chicken might require more time. Always use an instant-read thermometer.

    • Author: Carmen
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 20 minutes
    • Category: mains
    • Method: air fryer
    • Cuisine: asian

    Keywords: miso chicken, garlic miso chicken, easy chicken recipes, air fryer

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    1. jing

      August 31, 2023 at 1:44 am

      How do you broil with an air fryer?

      Reply
      • Carmen Spillette

        September 02, 2023 at 5:12 pm

        My air fryer has a “broil” setting. This part is optional.

        Reply
    2. Kendal Ho

      April 28, 2023 at 5:33 am

      AMAZING!! Really easy to make and so much flavor.






      Reply
      • Carmen

        April 28, 2023 at 5:37 am

        Amazing!!

        Reply
    3. Alesha Burkina

      April 22, 2023 at 3:09 am

      Absolutely fell in love with this Miso Chicken. I air fried the chicken and the flavor was out of this world and really juicy. My kids almost never eat anything new, but they demolished this !!! Can’t say enough good things about this Miso Chicken.






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      • Carmen

        April 22, 2023 at 3:13 am

        My kids love this dish too! Glad your family enjoyed it as much as mine did.

        Reply
    4. Vicky Yang

      April 22, 2023 at 3:03 am

      Best Miso Chicken I’ve ever made, holy moly!!! Trust me when I say, TRY THIS!!!






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      • Carmen

        April 22, 2023 at 3:13 am

        Thanks Vicky!

        Reply
    5. Jen Barkley

      April 21, 2023 at 4:54 am

      Saw this on Instagram and I had to make it!!! This didn’t disappoint, one of the best recipes I’ve had in a long time. Made this several times and there’s littery nothing I’d change.

      Bravo Carmen!






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      • Carmen

        April 21, 2023 at 5:12 am

        thank you so much!

        Reply
    6. Cathy Chew

      March 05, 2023 at 6:38 am

      I’ve made this dish 3 times in 2 weeks, my new favorite!!






      Reply
    7. Lourdes Moya

      February 23, 2023 at 9:27 pm

      Love this recipe. It’s become one of my staples!






      Reply
      • Carmen

        February 24, 2023 at 3:04 am

        Thank you!

        Reply
    8. Kelly

      February 23, 2023 at 5:46 pm

      Carmen’s recipes are so delicious and so quick & easy! This chicken was so tender and full of flavour. Will definitely be making again!






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      • Carmen

        February 23, 2023 at 5:56 pm

        Awe, thank you for the support. This made my day.

        Reply

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