Air Fryer Miso-Glazed Salmon
When life is pure chaos, this Air Fryer Miso-Glazed Salmon saves the day as the ultimate lazy dinner in under 30 minutes! Packed with so much flavor, you’ll forget you’re eating healthy with minimal dishes in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium white miso
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 tablespoon mirin
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves grated
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 8 ounces skin-on salmon filet pat dry & cut in half length-wise
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine all of the ingredients except for salmon.
- Slather the marinade onto the salmon fillets then marinate in the fridge for 15 - 20 minutes.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees. If you're cooking in an oven, see notes below.
- Lightly brush the air fryer rack with oil. Place fish in the air fryer skin side down and cook for 8 minutes, or until the salmon is golden & cooked through.
- Remove salmon from the air fryer and let it rest for 5 minutes to keep it juicy before enjoying!
Notes
- Freezer-Friendly Version:
- Chicken Version:
- Oven Version:
- Prep for Less Dishes:
- Avoid a Watered Down Marinade
- Knowing When Salmon is Done
- Keep Your Salmon Juicy
- Low-Sodium White Miso Paste: This adds a burst of salty umami flavor! You can easily find it at your local Asian market in the refrigerated section. I get mine from my local Ranch 99.
- Low-Sodium Soy Sauce: Light soy sauce is less salty compared to regular soy sauce. Since miso is already salty, light soy sauce is highly recommended to avoid making an overly salty marinade.
- Mirin: Mirin is a Japanese sweet cooking sake that can be easily found at Asian local markets or Amazon. Alternatively, you can use sake.
- Baking Method: If cooking in the oven, preheat to 425 degrees. Place salmon on a parchment-lined sheet and cook for about 10 - 12 minutes or until golden and caramelized. Remove salmon from oven, then let it rest for 5 minutes to keep juicy. Enjoy!
Variations:
Freezer-Friendly Version: Make the marinade, slather it on top of the salmon fillets, then place salmon in individual Ziplocks for easy cooking later. Once you're ready to make them, preheat air fryer to 360 degrees F, then once hot, line tray with foil then add 1-2 miso salmon fillets skin-side down - do not overcrowd! Spray with oil then cook for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through. Cooking time may vary slightly depending on the thickness of the fillet. The marinade caramelizes easily, so keep an eye on it. Chicken Version: For a chicken version, swap the salmon for chicken and follow the same marinade instructions. Cook in the air-fryer for 8-15 minutes depending on the thickness of the meat. Oven Version: To cook in the oven, preheat to 425 degrees F, place the marinated salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and cook for 10-12 minutes until golden and caramelized. Allow the salmon to rest for 5 minutes before serving to keep it juicy. Enjoy!
- Freezer-Friendly Version: Make the marinade, slather it on top of the salmon fillets, then place salmon in individual Ziplocks for easy cooking later. Once you're ready to make them, preheat air fryer to 360 degrees F, then once hot, line tray with foil then add 1-2 miso salmon fillets skin-side down - do not overcrowd! Spray with oil then cook for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through. Cooking time may vary slightly depending on the thickness of the fillet. The marinade caramelizes easily, so keep an eye on it.
- Chicken Version: For a chicken version, swap the salmon for chicken and follow the same marinade instructions. Cook in the air-fryer for 8-15 minutes depending on the thickness of the meat.
- Oven Version: To cook in the oven, preheat to 425 degrees F, place the marinated salmon on a parchment-lined baking sheet, and cook for 10-12 minutes until golden and caramelized. Allow the salmon to rest for 5 minutes before serving to keep it juicy. Enjoy!
Key Tips:
Prep for Less Dishes: Reduce dishes by marinating the salmon in a ziplock bag and lining the air fryer tray with foil for easy cleanup. Avoid a Watered Down Marinade: Make sure the salmon is fully defrosted and pat dry before marinating to avoid a watered-down marinade. Knowing When Salmon is Done: Check the thickest part of the fish for doneness and look for a pink center instead of red. Remove the salmon from the air fryer immediately to prevent over-drying. Keep Your Salmon Juicy: Cooking with skin-on salmon keeps it juicy by creating a barrier from the heat. Letting the salmon rest for a few minutes after cooking allows the juices to stay in the salmon.
- Prep for Less Dishes: Reduce dishes by marinating the salmon in a ziplock bag and lining the air fryer tray with foil for easy cleanup.
- Avoid a Watered Down Marinade: Make sure the salmon is fully defrosted and pat dry before marinating to avoid a watered-down marinade.
- Knowing When Salmon is Done: Check the thickest part of the fish for doneness and look for a pink center instead of red. Remove the salmon from the air fryer immediately to prevent over-drying.
- Keep Your Salmon Juicy: Cooking with skin-on salmon keeps it juicy by creating a barrier from the heat. Letting the salmon rest for a few minutes after cooking allows the juices to stay in the salmon.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 228
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1fillet | |
| Calories | 228kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 62mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 1005mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 632mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.