Description
This 10 minute miso salmon air fryer recipe delivers tender, flaky fish with a glossy, sweet-salty glaze and lightly crisp edges. It’s a quick, reliable dinner that feels special even on busy nights. The miso mixture caramelizes beautifully in the air fryer, creating deep umami flavor in minimal time. If you enjoy bold, savory meals, you might also like Baked Chicken Drumsticks for another easy dinner option.
Ingredients
- 4 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each, skin-on, center-cut preferred)
- 3 tbsp white miso paste (mild, smooth variety)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium recommended)
- 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (for sweetness and glaze)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (unseasoned)
- 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (optional, for aroma)
- 1 tbsp water (to loosen glaze if needed)
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Set air fryer to 400°F and preheat for 5 minutes until hot and ready.
- Make Glaze: In a bowl, whisk miso, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, pepper, and sesame oil until smooth and slightly thick.
- Prep Salmon: Pat salmon dry with paper towels and let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes until slightly tacky.
- Apply Glaze: Brush a generous layer of glaze over the top of each fillet until fully coated and glossy.
- Arrange Fillets: Place salmon skin-side down in the air fryer basket, leaving space between pieces for airflow.
- Initial Cook: Air fry at 400°F for 8 minutes until the edges begin to brown and the glaze starts to bubble.
- Glaze Again: Open basket, brush an extra thin layer of glaze on top, and return to fryer.
- Finish Cooking: Continue cooking at 400°F for 4–6 minutes until the top is caramelized and slightly sticky.
- Check Doneness: Salmon should flake easily with a fork and reach an internal temperature of 125–130°F for moist texture.
- Rest and Serve: Let rest for 2 minutes; surface should look glossy and slightly firm before serving.
Notes
- Substitute maple syrup for honey for a deeper, less sweet flavor profile.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in air fryer at 350°F for 3–4 minutes until warmed through without drying out.
- You can prepare the glaze up to 2 days ahead and store it refrigerated.
- Serve with steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or a crisp cucumber salad for balance.
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