Air Fryer Ginger Miso Salmon. Flaky salmon air fried in a delicious, sweet honey ginger miso glaze. A tasty way to eat salmon. This dish easily comes together in 15 minutes!
If you're a fan of salmon, easy dinners and air fryer recipes, then you'll love this Air Fryer Miso Salmon! Busy weeknights call for this delicious Asian-inspired salmon dish. I know there are many air fryer salmon recipes online, but this easy miso salmon only takes 15 minutes and it's so good!
What to serve with
The best way to enjoy my salmon fillets are with a delicious ginger miso glaze with steamed rice and bok choy. The miso gives the tender salmon that umami flavor making it a delicious recipe. A quick, simple and healthy dinner packed with omega-3 fatty acids that works well for the whole family!
Easy Recipe
This easy peasy salmon dinner will become one of your favorite recipes because the cooking method is quick! It could be your dinner tonight if you have a fully stocked Asian pantry.
You're simply mixing the Glaze ingredients. Then brush the miso mixture on top of the salmon and air frying for 9-11 minutes! If you want maximum flavour, marinate the salmon in the glaze for 30 minutes before air frying.
What you'll Need
This honey ginger miso salmon recipe requires the below simple ingredients. ***Please scroll down to the below Recipe card for full measurements***
- Salmon filet: Any grocery store that sells seafood will carry salmon filets. I suggest using fresh thick fillets for best results and flavor. About 1 inch thick as there are different thicknesses. You may use salmon steaks too or frozen salmon filets but fresh fish is the best for this recipe. I usually purchase mine from H-Mart and I opt for sushi grade salmon for best quality.
Key Ingredients
- 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. Most Asian grocers will carry this ingredient. 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. Miso soup, marinades, glazes and salad dressings may use miso to add depth to the flavor!
Seasoning
- Mirin: Any Asian grocer will carry this item in their Seasoning or Sauce aisle. This is a sweet, reduced rice wine that tastes nothing like wine but offers a wonderful, sweet flavor. A little bit goes a long way!
- Sesame oil: Most Asian grocery stores will carry this oil. It's very common in Asian cuisine offering a nutty aroma and taste to many dishes.
- Cooking Sake: This is a Japanese cooking wine. Most Asian grocers will carry cooking sake. Any sake will work for this recipe.
- Regular soy sauce: Many Asian-inspired dishes use this sauce. It's a regular in my pantry. Make sure to use regular or all-purpose soy sauce. It is different from low sodium, light or dark soy sauce. Any Asian market will sell this item. Great options that are gluten-free are tamari sauce or coconut aminos.
Aromatics
- Fresh Ginger: Use fresh ginger! The fresher the better for a ton of flavor! All grocers will carry this ingredient in the produce section. In Asian cuisine, we use this ingredient to remove gamey or fishy odors in meat or fish.
- Garlic: This will offer a wonderful aroma to your salmon, and I would not suggest skipping it. With a sharp knife, finely mince it down.
- Black pepper
How to make Ginger Miso Salmon
Below are visuals to show you how to make garlic ginger miso salmon. ***Please scroll down to the recipe card below to find full instructions and details***
- Pat dry the salmon filet completely with paper towels.
- 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 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.
- Air fry for 9-11 minutes at 400 F or until you reach an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. No flipping needed.
FAQ
Below are common questions about this miso-glazed salmon:
Which air fryer do you use?
I use the Phillips Twin Turbo Digital Air Fryer. You can find the one I use if you scroll down to the Recipe card and look under Equipment.
Can you fry salmon in an air fryer?
Yes! I would suggest air frying at 400 F for 9-11 minutes, no flipping needed.
How long will this dish last?
4 days stored in an airtight container stored in the fridge.
What is miso salmon made of?
Miso salmon consists of salmon, miso, sake, mirin, soy sauce, with a sweetener. To enhance the taste of miso salmon, we're adding lots of ginger, garlic, and sesame oil.
Can I marinate salmon overnight?
I wouldn’t recommend it as it can turn mushy. Only marinate for 30 minutes at most. Place the salmon and the Glaze or in this case your ginger miso marinade into a Ziplock bag massaging the marinade into the salmon. Then store it in the fridge for 30 minutes to marinate. This will make this salmon dish very flavorful!
What can I do with the Excess marinade or Glaze?
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.
Can I make this gluten free?
Yes, replace the soy sauce with coconut aminos or tamari sauce which are both gluten-free by nature. The remaining ingredients in this recipe are all gluten-free but it's always best to check the label of the ingredient.
My air fryer ginger miso salmon is dry! Help!
Air fryer companies make their appliances differently 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 9-11 minutes or until your salmon cooks to internal temperature of 145 F. Check the internal temperature at the 9-to-10-minute mark. If it reaches 145F, remove it from the air fryer to prevent overcooking.
Can I bake this miso ginger garlic salmon?
Yes. The only thing is that I suggest is to marinate 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 10-15 minutes until you reach an internal temperature of 145 F.
Can I make pan-seared salmon?
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 5-6 minutes per side.
Other recipes you may like!
If you enjoyed this ginger soy miso salmon, you may like these other recipes:
Sriracha Mayo Salmon
Chinese Salt & Pepper Fish
HK Style Fish Filet in Cream Sauce Pasta
Cantonese Cream Corn Fried Fish
Fish Katsu Bites
I also share other Air Fryer recipes you may like below:
Air Fryer Soy Sauce Chicken
Air Fryer Korean Fried Chicken
Sweet Crispy Lemon Wings
I hope you give my ginger honey miso salmon a try and enjoy it!
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15-min. Air Fryer Ginger Miso Salmon
Ingredients
- 250 grams 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 (not light or dark 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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