Air Fryer Ginger Miso Salmon. Flaky salmon air fried in a delicious, sweet honey ginger miso glaze. A delicious main dish that easily comes together in 15 minutes with minimal ingredients in the air fryer.
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What is Ginger Miso Salmon?
Ginger Miso Salmon is a scrumptious salmon fillet marinated in a sweet and savory seasoned ginger miso paste. It's air fried to perfection and best enjoyed as a main dish with some steamed rice and your favorite vegetables.
If you're a fan of salmon, this air fryer salmon recipe is perfect for your next dinner on those busy weeknights because this is so simple to make!
Ingredients & Substitutes
Please scroll down to below recipe card for exact measurements.
Note: Most Asian grocers will carry these ingredients. You may find some at your select grocery store or online, like on Amazon.
- Salmon filet: I suggest using fresh thick fillets for best results and flavor. About 1 inch thick as there are different thicknesses. Salmon steaks too or frozen salmon filets work too but fresh fish is the best. I purchase mine from H-Mart and I opt for sushi grade salmon for best quality.
Glaze
- Honey: I suggest using quality plain honey. You can use manuka honey too. If you don't have honey, brown sugar or maple syrup could work as well.
- Yellow miso, reduced sodium version: Fermented soy beans are the main ingredient of miso paste. There are a few types of miso such as white miso paste or red miso, but we are using reduced sodium Yellow Miso Paste. It's important to use the reduced sodium version since we're adding soy sauce.
- Mirin: This is a sweet, reduced Japanese rice wine that tastes nothing like wine but offers a wonderful, sweet flavor.
- Sesame oil
- Cooking Sake: Any Japanese sake will work for this recipe.
- Regular soy sauce: or substitute with low sodium soy sauce or light soy sauce. If you’re gluten-free, substitute with tamari sauce, coconut aminos or a gluten-free soy sauce.
- Fresh Ginger: this helps to remove the fishy flavor in fish.
- Garlic
- Black pepper
Expert Tips
- Source fresh salmon filets with a vibrant orange color!
- Use low-sodium miso paste so the sauce is perfectly balanced and isn't too salty.
- Marinate the salmon in the glaze if you have extra time (about 30 minutes).
- Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Monitor the air frying process checking in at the 8 minute mark with a digital instant read thermometer. Cooked fish is safe to eat at an internal temperature of 145 F.
Instructions
Below are step-by-step instructions on how to make air fryer ginger miso salmon:
Pat dry salmon and make glaze
Pat dry the salmon filet completely with clean paper towel.
In a small bowl, combine Glaze ingredients until well combined. If you have extra time, marinate the salmon in the glaze for 30 minutes for best flavor in a resealable bag in the fridge.
Glaze salmon in air fryer basket
Line only the base of your air fryer basket with a square piece of parchment paper or aluminum foil. Make sure to only lining the base of the basket, not the sides to prevent the paper or foil from touching the hot elements. This makes for easy cleanup.
Transfer salmon filet into air fryer basket, skin side down. If you have multiple pieces, place salmon fillets in a single layer. Brush the top of the fish with enough Glaze. If there is excess glaze, you can simmer this is a saucepan until it bubbles for as extra Sauce to serve with the salmon.
Air fry the salmon
Air fry for 7-10 minutes at 400 F depending on the thickness of the salmon. Do not overcook or the salmon will be dry. Remove as soon as salmon reaches 145 F on a cooking thermometer by checking at the 7 minute mark and if it's not cooked, add another minute.
Serve this with steamed rice and leafy greens or any veggies you enjoy!
Storage
- Leftovers will last up to 4 days stored in an airtight container in the fridge. To reheat, microwave for 2-3 minutes or air fry at 350 F for 4-5 minutes until hot.
- Freezer friendly? This can be stored in a freezer friendly bag and frozen up to 3 months or until you see freezer burn. To reheat, defrost it and reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop in a pan.
Pairing Suggestions
This dish serves well with:
- white rice, brown rice, cauliflower rice, or fried rice
- side dishes like miso soup, Japanese crab corn salad, salad with Japanese ginger salad dressing or Spicy Asian cucumber salad
FAQ
I wouldn’t recommend it as it can turn mushy. Only marinate for 30 minutes at most.
You can place the rest in a saucepan, bring it to a simmer and once it bubbles, remove it off the heat and pair it with your salmon.
All air fryer appliances are different so yours will heat differently from mine. Therefore, my cooking time may vary from your cooking time. I like to give a range when it comes to air frying for this reason. Aim for 7-10 minutes or until your salmon cooks to internal temperature of 145 F and check at the 7 minute mark. If it's not cooked, air fry for another minute.
Yes. The only thing is that I suggest is to marinate the salmon for 30 minutes. Shake off the excess marinade and place the salmon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil (do not cover). Bake at 400 F for 10-13 minutes until you reach an internal temperature of 145 F.
Yes, I would suggest marinating for 30 minutes. Shake off the excess marinade and pan fry the salmon in a non-stick pan over medium heat to medium-high heat on both sides until it's pale pink and an internal temperature of 145 F, about 4-6 minutes per side.
📖 Recipe
15-min. Easy Air Fryer Ginger Miso Salmon
Ingredients
- 0.55 lb salmon filet 1 inch thick
Glaze:
- 1 tablespoon honey or sub with maple syrup or brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon yellow miso reduced sodium version kind!
- 2 teaspoon mirin
- 1.5 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger peeled & grated
- 1 teaspoon sake cooking kind
- 1 teaspoon regular soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon garlic minced finely
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Pat dry the salmon filet completely with paper towel.
- In a small bowl, combine Glaze ingredients until well combined. If you have extra time, marinate the salmon in the glaze for 30 minutes for extra flavor in a resealable bag in the fridge and skip Step 5 below.
- Line only the base of your air fryer basket with a square piece of parchment paper or aluminum foil. Make sure to only lining the base of the basket, not the sides to prevent the paper or foil from touching the hot elements.
- Transfer salmon filet into air fryer basket, skin side down. If you have multiple pieces, place salmon fillets in a single layer.
- Brush the top of the fish with enough Glaze. If there is excess glaze, you can simmer this is a saucepan until it bubbles for as extra Sauce to serve with the salmon.
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