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miso salmon

Miso Salmon in Air fryer

This sweet, savory miso-glazed salmon is made in the air fryer for a quick, hearty meal.
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Prep Time:3 minutes
Cook Time:12 minutes
Total Time:15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, bento, Breakfast, Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: Japanese
Keyword: easy fish recipe, japanese fish recipe, miso recipe, miso salmon, miso salmon recipe, salmon recipe, salmon rice ball
Servings: 1 person

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 1 salmon filet 1/2 lb
  • 1 tbsp miso paste
  • 1/2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp mirin
  • chopped green onion optional for garnish

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine miso paste, mirin, sugar
    combine ingredients
  • Mix and set aside
  • Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper. This is optional, but I like to do it so I don't have to clean the basket afterward.
    air fryer
  • Put salmon filet in air fryer basket
    salmon
  • Pour miso sauce on top of salmon
    pour sauce
  • Cook at 350F for 10 minutes
    air fry for 10 minutes
  • Check the salmon to make sure the sauce is not burning. If the sauce seems to be charring too much, place a sheet of parchment paper on top of the salmon. The sauce's high sugar content makes it prone to burning.
    check on salmon
  • Cook for another 2-5 minutes. The total cooking time for a half-pound salmon is about 12 minutes, but this will depend on the thickness of the filet.
  • Garnish with green onion (optional)
    garnish
  • Serve with rice and enjoy
    serve and enjoy