Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the miso paste, soy sauce, mirin, sugar, sesame oil, and garlic until well combined.

Step 2

Add the salmon fillets and coat well on all sides. You can cook the salmon immediately or set aside to marinate for 30 minutes.

Step 3

Line the bottom of the air fryer basket with a sheet of parchment and grease the parchment with some cooking oil or cooking spray.

Step 4

Arrange the salmon fillets on the parchment paper, but try to let the excess marinade drip off. DO NOT discard marinade.

Step 5

Air fry the salmon fillets at 400°F until the salmon's internal temperature reaches 125°F. The remaining heat will carry over and cook the salmon to 130°F.Thinner fillets, up to ½ inch thick takes about 4 to 5 minutes. Thicker fillets, around 1 inch thick, takes about 7 to 9 minutes.

Step 6

Position the oven rack to about 6 inches from the top heating element, and preheat the oven's broiler on high.

Step 7

Prepare a sheet pan lined with foil. Grease the foil with cooking spray or high smoke point cooking oil, like canola and vegetable.

Step 8

Arrange the salmon fillets on the prepared sheet pan and try to let the excess marinade drip off. DO NOT discard the marinade.

Step 9

Broil the salmon on high until the internal temperature reaches 125°F. The remaining heat will carry over and cook the salmon to 130°F. Thin salmon fillets, up to ½ inch, will take about 4 to 5 minutes and fillets around 1 inch thick will take about 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 10

While the miso salmon is cooking, make the sauce. Transfer all the leftover marinade to a small pan and bring it to a simmer. Once the marinade comes to a full simmer, remove from heat and set aside. If need be, warm up the sauce before use.

Step 11

Once the miso salmon is done, serve with rice and your veggies of choice. Brush the salmon with the prepared sauce and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy while hot!