This delicious Air Fryer Miso Salmon recipe is a quick and easy way to enjoy a healthy meal during busy weeknights. The miso marinade for fish is only 8 ingredients, this miso salmon boasts a sweet and savory flavor and a perfectly flaky texture that will leave your taste buds wanting more.
This dish can be found in a Japanese restaurant, but you can enjoy it now at home and in 15 minutes.
Tips for making the best air fryer salmon
- PREHEAT YOUR AIR FRYER AND/OR OVEN. This will ensure your coking time is exactly 10 minutes, and it will prevent overcooking. No one likes dry salmon.
- If you are using frozen salmon, make sure to thaw it completely before air frying to ensure even cooking.
- To avoid a mess, line the air fryer basket with foil before placing the miso glazed salmon.
- Be careful not to overcook the salmon, as it can dry quickly. Cook until it reaches an internal temperature of 120 to 125 degrees Fahrenheit for optimal flavor and texture.
- Serve immediately with your favorite sides. Miso marinade pairs well with steamed rice, avocado slices, stir-fried vegetables, and some sesame seeds.
Why you will love this Miso Salmon recipe
- Thanks to the air fryer, it’s virtually hands-off, giving you more time to relax or prepare other dishes.
- Incredibly easy to make. Miso marinade for fish is just five ingredients and 20 minutes of cooking time—the best way to make an easy weeknight meal.
- Easy recipe for a weeknight meal but impressive enough to serve during dinner parties.
- Packed with protein and healthy omega-3 fatty acids, so it’s great for your heart and waistline.
Ingredients and Substitutions
Salmon: Most types of salmon fish fillet will work for this recipe, but I used Spring salmon fish fillets because it has a higher fat content which helps to keep the fish moist during cooking. You can also use frozen salmon. Make sure to thaw it completely before air frying. If you are watching your calorie intake, you could opt for skinless salmon fillets.
Miso Marinade for Fish:
Mirin: A Japanese rice wine that has a slightly sweet flavor. You can find it in the international aisle of most grocery stores, or you can order it online. If you don’t have mirin on hand, you can use dry white wine or rice vinegar instead, but add a little sugar to match the sweetness.
Garlic: An essential to my salmon recipes! I always use fresh garlic, but you could also use garlic powder. Just expect the flavor to be a little milder.
Green onion: I love the freshness and slightly sweet flavor that green onions add to this delicious recipe, but feel free to leave it out if you’re not a fan. Chives would also be a good substitution, but you would need to use more because of their milder taste.
Avocado oil: My preferred cooking oil because it has a high smoke point and neutral flavor, but you could use any neutral oil like vegetable and canola oil. You can also add sesame oil for that distinct nutty flavor.
Honey: Gives the salmon a touch of sweetness and takes the recipe from good to great. For vegans, you could substitute with agave syrup, maple syrup, or brown sugar.
Red miso paste: The key ingredient that gives the miso salmon glaze its unique, umami-rich flavor. If you can’t find it at your local grocery store, you can order it online. You can also use yellow or white miso paste, but the flavor will be slightly different because red miso paste has a more intense flavor than the two. Feel free to add soy sauce if you’re using a milder-tasting one. You can get miso paste at most grocery stores, I got mine from Whole Foods.
Salt and pepper: Don’t forget to season your salmon with salt and pepper! It helps bring out all the other flavors in the recipe.
Garnish: Sesame seeds, green onions
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Medium-sized bowl for mixing
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Optional: Oven, baking tray or sheet, instant-read thermometer, aluminum foil
- Paper towels
- Oven-proof skillet
Method
- Prep your salmon, and cut it into 4 ounces pieces.
- Preheat your air fryer or oven to 350 degrees.
- Make your miso marinade for fish. Mince your garlic and green onions. Separate the white parts of the green onions, and save the green for garnish.
- In a small bowl, combine all ingredients.
- Add the salmon and mix well.
- Lay the salmon on an air fryer tray or baking sheet. Spoon the rest of the miso glaze on top of the salmon.
- Air fry at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes. Internal temperature is 120-125 degrees. Do not overcook your salmon.
Storage and Reheat Instructions
STORE – store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.
REHEAT – reheat in a microwave or the air fryer to get the skin nice and crispy again.
FREEZE – freeze the cooked miso salmon air fryer in the freezer for up to 3 months.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH AIR FRYER MISO SALMON
Here are some side dishes that would complement this Miso Salmon recipe.
- White rice, brown rice or quinoa
- Cauliflower Rice
- Steamed green beans
- Sesame Cucumber Salad
- Sesame Braised Cabbage
MORE AIR FRYER SALMON AND MISO RECIPES
Miso Salmon Frequently Asked Questions
Miso sauce is a Japanese fermented soybean paste used as a seasoning or condiment. It ranges in color from white to yellow to red and has a salty, umami-rich flavor. It’s typically used in Japanese cooking to add depth of flavor to soups, sauces, and marinades.
It takes about 10 minutes to cook salmon in the air fryer. Depending on the thickness of your salmon, you may need to cook it for a few minutes longer.
PRO TIP: PREHEAT YOUR AIR FRYER.
The key to cooking salmon in an air fryer without drying it out is not to overcook it. Salmon is a delicate fish, so you’ll want to be careful not to overcook it, or else it will become dry and tough. Check the internal temperature of the salmon with a digital food thermometer and aim for 120 to 125 degrees Fahrenheit.
Yes, you can put aluminum foil in an air fryer. You’ll want to use a piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil that is large enough to fit over the entire salmon filet. Just make sure that the aluminum foil doesn’t touch the heating element of the air fryer. However, I prefer using parchment paper.
Miso Salmon Air Fryer
This delicious miso salmon recipe couldn’t be easier to make. It is a perfect easy weeknight meal, ready to eat in just 20 minutes. Cooked to perfection in the air fryer. It is my new favorite way to cook my salmon. Game-changer!
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 1x
Ingredients
2–3 pieces of salmon (4 ounces each piece)
2 tbsp mirin
1 tbsp minced garlic
2 stalks of green onions (white and green separated)
1 tbsp avocado oil (or any neutral oil)
1 tbsp of honey
1 tbsp of red miso paste
pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Prep your salmon, and cut it into 4 ounces pieces.
- Preheat your air fryer or oven to 350 degrees.
- Mince your garlic and green onions. Separate the white parts of the green onions, and save the green for garnish.
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients.
- Add the salmon and mix well.
- Lay the salmon on an air fryer tray or baking sheet. Spoon the rest of the miso glaze on top of the salmon.
- Air fry at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes. Internal temperature is 120-125 degrees. Do not overcook your salmon.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
Air fry at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes. Internal temperature is 120-125 degrees.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: mains
- Method: air fryer
- Cuisine: asian
Keywords: air fryer salmon, air fryer miso salmon, miso salmon, miso salmon air fryer, salmon air fryer
Lourdes
This has become one of my favourite recipes I make regularly :). So quick, easy, and delicious
Carmen
Thank you!!!