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    Home » Recipes » Mains » Air Fryer Ginger Miso Salmon

    Air Fryer Ginger Miso Salmon

    Last Modified: September 26, 2022 - Published by: christieathome - Comments: No Comments

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    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!

    Air Fryer Ginger Miso Salmon

    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!

    Air Fryer Ginger Miso Salmon

    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***

    Air Fryer Ginger Miso Salmon
    • 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.
    salmon

    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!
    miso paste

    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***

    Air Fryer Ginger Miso Salmon
    1. Pat dry the salmon filet completely with paper towels.
    2. 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.
    3. 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.
    4. Transfer salmon filet into air fryer basket, skin side down. If you have multiple pieces, place salmon fillets in a single layer.
    5. 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.
    6. 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.

    air fryer

    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.

    Air Fryer Ginger Miso Salmon

    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!

    If you enjoyed my Air Fryer Ginger Miso Salmon, please leave a star rating and share it with your family and friends or on social media! Take a picture of your re-creation and make sure to tag me @ChristieAtHome in your feed or stories as I would love to see it!

    Christie

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    15-min. Air Fryer Ginger Miso Salmon

    christieathome
    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!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course dinner, lunch, Main Course
    Cuisine Japanese
    Servings 2 pieces
    Calories per serving 268 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 250 grams salmon filet 1 inch thick

    Glaze:

    • 1 tbsp honey (or sub with maple syrup or brown sugar)
    • 1 tbsp yellow miso reduced sodium version kind
    • 2 tsp mirin
    • 1.5 tsp sesame oil
    • 1 tsp ginger peeled & grated
    • 1 tsp sake cooking kind
    • 1 tsp regular soy sauce (not light or dark soy sauce)
    • ½ tsp garlic minced finely
    • ⅛ tsp 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.
    • Air fry for 9-11 minutes at 400 F depending on the thickness of the salmon (fillets of this size about 1 inch thick need 9-11 minutes). 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 9 minute mark.

    Notes

    To bake in the oven:

    Place the glazed salmon on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil (do not cover).
    Bake at 400 F for 10-15 minutes or until you reach an internal temperature of 145 F. 
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    Nutrition
    Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 579mg | Potassium: 652mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 58IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
    Course dinner, lunch, Main Course
    Cuisine Japanese
    Keyword air fryer ginger miso salmon, air fryer salmon, easy miso salmon, fry salmon in air fryer, ginger miso salmon marinade, japanese salmon air fryer, miso ginger garlic salmon, miso ginger salmon air fryer, miso honey salmon air fryer, miso salmon recipe air fryer
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