The Ultimate Air Fryer Miso Salmon (25-Minute Spring Dinner!)

Imagine a complete, gourmet-quality dinner on your table in just 25 minutes, with only one dish to wash. Picture tender, flaky cubes of salmon with a perfect, caramelized miso-honey glaze, nestled alongside vibrant, crisp-tender broccolini, all served over a bed of fluffy rice and topped with a mountain of fresh, crunchy vegetables. That, my friends, is the game-changing, weeknight-saving magic of this Air Fryer Miso Salmon. This is, without a doubt, the most delicious and efficient spring dinner you will make.

I promise you, this dish is a true revelation. The miso-honey marinade is a perfect symphony of salty, sweet, and savory umami that creates an irresistible glaze. It’s a complete, balanced, and stunningly beautiful meal that tastes like it came from a high-end restaurant, but is secretly one of the easiest recipes you’ll ever make.

Get ready to discover your new favorite air fryer obsession, a recipe so fast, fresh, and flavorful, it will redefine your weeknight dinner expectations.

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Why This Air Fryer Salmon is a Weeknight Miracle

You are going to be completely amazed by how much flavor and elegance you can achieve in just 25 minutes. This dish is a true kitchen hero. Here’s why:

• A Complete Dinner in 25 Minutes: This is the ultimate fast food, made fresh. Protein, vegetables, and carbs all come together for a perfectly balanced meal in record time.
• Incredible Miso-Honey Glaze: The marinade is liquid gold! It’s a simple but perfectly balanced combination of salty miso, sweet honey, and savory soy that creates an addictive, caramelized glaze on the salmon.
• A Genius Air Fryer “Tray Bake”: Layering everything in one dish in the air fryer is a brilliant technique that cooks every component perfectly with minimal cleanup.
• Perfectly Cooked Salmon & Veggies: The air fryer is magic for salmon, leaving it incredibly moist and flaky, while the broccolini becomes perfectly tender-crisp with a beautiful slight char.
• Healthy, Fresh, and Vibrant: This dish is packed with protein, healthy fats, and a mountain of fresh, crunchy vegetables. It’s a meal that will leave you feeling amazing.

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Your Shopping List for This Quick Dinner

This impressive dinner comes together with a handful of fresh and powerful ingredients.

→ For the Miso-Honey Marinade

• ¼ cup light soy sauce → The savory, umami-rich backbone of our glaze.
• 1½ tablespoons red miso paste → The secret weapon for a deep, salty, and complex flavor.
• 1½ tablespoons honey → For a touch of sweetness that balances the salt and helps caramelize the glaze.
• 1½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil → To bring the marinade together.

→ For the Salmon Bowl & Salad

• 500g skinless, boneless salmon fillets → Cut into 3cm (1-inch) cubes.
• 1 bunch broccolini → Trimmed, it adds a lovely, tender-crisp green element.
• 2 x 250g packets microwave rice → The ultimate time-saver! Heated and ready to go.
• 2 cups bean sprouts, 2 small carrots, & 1 cup sugar snap peas → The fresh, crunchy salad that tops it all off.
• 2 green onions & 1 lime → For the essential fresh, aromatic garnish.

Let’s Get Cooking! Your 25-Minute Guide

Ready for the fastest, most flavorful air fryer dinner of your life? Let’s get to it!

Part 1: The Flavorful Marinade & Prep

1. Make the Marinade: In a large bowl, combine all the Miso-Honey Marinade ingredients: the soy sauce, miso paste, honey, and olive oil. Whisk until the miso paste is fully dissolved and the marinade is smooth.
2. Reserve for a Drizzle: This is a key step! Pour one-third of this delicious mixture into a small jar or bowl and set it aside. This will be your fresh sauce for serving.
3. Marinate the Salmon & Broccolini: Cut your salmon fillets into 3cm (1-inch) cubes. Add the salmon cubes to the remaining two-thirds of the marinade in the large bowl and toss until well coated. Add the trimmed broccolini and toss again until everything is lightly coated.

Part 2: The Air Fryer Magic

4. Preheat and Prep Dish: Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for 3 minutes. Meanwhile, lightly oil a 20cm (8-inch) round or square deep dish or cake tin and line it with baking paper, leaving an overhang to act as a “sling.”
5. Layer the Dish: Heat your microwave rice according to the packet instructions. Pour the hot rice into the base of your prepared dish. Arrange the marinated broccolini in a single layer on top of the rice. Finally, place the marinated salmon cubes on top of the broccolini.
6. Air Fry to Perfection: Carefully place the dish into the preheated air fryer basket. Cook at 200°C (400°F) for 6-10 minutes. The exact time will depend on your air fryer and the thickness of your salmon, but it’s done when the salmon is cooked to your liking and flakes easily.

Part 3: Assemble and Serve

7. Prep the Fresh Salad: While the salmon is cooking, combine the bean sprouts, julienned carrots, sugar snap peas, and half of the sliced green onions on a large serving plate or in a bowl.
8. Garnish and Serve: Carefully lift the dish out of the air fryer. You can serve directly from the dish, or use the parchment sling to lift the entire rice bake out onto a platter. Sprinkle the remaining green onions over the salmon and rice. Drizzle with the reserved fresh Miso-Honey Marinade and serve immediately with fresh lime wedges and the crunchy bean sprout salad on the side or on top.

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Air Fryer Miso Salmon with Broccolini and Rice

This Air Fryer Miso Salmon is a complete, healthy dinner ready in just 25 minutes! Tender salmon and crisp broccolini are cooked in a savory miso-honey glaze over a bed of rice, all in one dish in the air fryer. A fast and flavorful spring dinner.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 4

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Japanese-Inspired

Calories: 690

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the Miso-Honey Marinade

• 1/4 cup (60ml) light soy sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons red miso paste
• 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
• 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

For the Salmon & Bowl

• 500 g skinless, boneless salmon fillets cut into 3cm cubes
• 1 bunch broccolini trimmed
• 2 x 250g packets microwave rice heated as per packet instructions

For the Salad & Garnish

• 2 cups (150g) bean sprouts rinsed, trimmed
• 2 small (140g) carrots julienned
• 1 cup (100g) sugar snap peas blanched, halved lengthways
• 2 green onions sliced thinly
• 1 lime cut into wedges

Equipment

• Large single-basket air fryer
• 20cm (8-inch) square or round deep non-stick tray or cake tin
• Baking paper
• Large Bowl
• Small jar

Method

 

1. Make the Miso-Honey Marinade: Combine soy sauce, miso paste, honey, and olive oil in a large bowl. Whisk until smooth. Reserve one-third of the mixture in a separate jar for serving.
2. Cut salmon into 3cm cubes. Add the salmon and the broccolini to the remaining marinade in the bowl and toss until everything is well coated.
3. Preheat a large air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for 3 minutes. Line a 20cm deep non-stick tray or cake tin with baking paper.
4. Heat the microwave rice according to packet instructions. Pour the hot rice into the base of the prepared tray. Top with the marinated broccolini, then arrange the marinated salmon cubes on top.
5. Place the dish into the air fryer basket and cook at 200°C (400°F) for 6 to 10 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked to your liking.
6. While the salmon cooks, combine the bean sprouts, carrots, sugar snap peas, and half the green onions on a serving plate.
7. Sprinkle the remaining green onions over the cooked salmon and rice mixture. Drizzle with the reserved Miso-Honey Marinade and serve immediately with fresh lime wedges and the bean sprout salad.

Notes

Reserve the Marinade: Don’t skip reserving one-third of the fresh marinade! Using it as a finishing sauce adds a huge burst of fresh, vibrant flavor to the finished dish.

Don’t Overcook Salmon: Air fryers cook quickly. Check the salmon for doneness starting at the 6-minute mark to ensure it stays moist and flaky.

Oven Method: If you don’t have an air fryer, bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes.

WiseRecipes’ Top Tips for Air Fryer Perfection

These simple secrets will ensure your air fryer salmon is a huge success every time.

1. Reserving the Marinade is a Game-Changer. This is the professional trick to a perfect sauce. Using the reserved, uncooked portion of the marinade as a finishing drizzle gives you a fresh, vibrant flavor that a fully cooked sauce just can’t match.
2. Cut Salmon into Uniform Cubes. For the salmon to cook quickly and evenly in the air fryer, it’s important that all the pieces are a similar size. Aim for about 1-inch cubes.
3. The Parchment Sling is Your Friend. Lining your baking dish with parchment paper and leaving an overhang makes it incredibly easy and safe to lift the entire hot “tray bake” out of the air fryer basket in one piece.
4. Don’t Overcook the Salmon! Air fryers cook fast. Start checking your salmon at the 6-minute mark. It’s done when it flakes easily with a fork but is still moist and slightly pink in the very center.
5. The Fresh Toppings are Essential. The final pile of crunchy, fresh bean sprouts, carrots, and peas is not just a garnish! It provides a crucial fresh, crisp contrast to the rich, cooked salmon and rice.

FAQs: Your Air Fryer Miso Salmon Questions, Answered!

Can I make this in a regular oven?

Absolutely! Assemble the dish in an oven-safe baking dish as directed. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for about 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the broccolini is tender-crisp.

What is miso paste and where do I find it?

Miso is a traditional Japanese fermented soybean paste that has a deeply savory, salty, umami flavor. You can find it in the refrigerated section of most major supermarkets, often near the tofu, or at any Asian grocery store. Red miso is saltier and more intense than white miso.

Can I use a different vegetable instead of broccolini?

Yes! Thin asparagus spears or sliced bell peppers would be fantastic substitutes. Just add them to the dish in the same way you would the broccolini.

Can I make this recipe gluten-free?

Yes, very easily! Simply substitute the regular soy sauce with a certified gluten-free tamari or coconut aminos, and ensure your miso paste is also certified gluten-free (most are, but it’s always good to check).

Final Thoughts: Your New Favorite Fast Dinner

There is nothing more satisfying than discovering a recipe that is truly fast, fresh, healthy, and outrageously delicious. This Air Fryer Miso Salmon is the perfect example of smart, modern cooking. It’s an all-in-one meal that delivers a huge flavor payoff with minimal effort and time. I hope it brings a little bit of delicious, savory-sweet joy to your busy weeknights. Happy Cooking!