the best way to cook salmon - perfect every single time!

Ingredients

• 2 piece Salmon Fillet (8‑oz each, skin‑on, fresh)
• 2 tablespoon Miso Paste (White (shiro) miso preferred)
• 1 tablespoon Mirin (Sweet Japanese rice wine)
• 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce (Low‑sodium preferred)
• 0.5 teaspoon Dashi Powder (Instant dashi granules)
• 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper (Freshly ground)
• 1 tablespoon Japanese Mayonnaise (Kewpie brand for authentic flavor)

Instructions

1. Make the Miso Glaze

   In a mixing bowl combine miso paste, mirin, soy sauce, dashi powder, black pepper, and Japanese mayo. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and glossy.

   Time: PT5M

2. Marinate the Salmon

   Place the salmon fillets in a shallow dish, pour the glaze over them, and turn to coat both sides. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for deeper flavor.

   Time: PT30M

3. Preheat the Air Fryer

   Set the air fryer to 400°F and let it preheat for about 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 400°F

4. Air Fry the Salmon

   Arrange the glazed salmon fillets skin‑side down in the air‑fryer basket in a single layer. Cook for 10 minutes at 400°F. If the fillets are thick, add an extra 2‑3 minutes or flip halfway through.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 400°F

5. Rest and Serve

   Remove the salmon from the air fryer, let it rest for 2 minutes, then serve with any remaining glaze, steamed rice, or sautéed vegetables.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

250

Protein

22 g

Carbohydrates

5 g

Fat

15 g

Fiber

0 g