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Air Fryer Miso-Glazed Salmon with Rice & Pickled Veg

A glossy, savory-sweet miso glaze clings to tender salmon like it was born to be there, while tangy quick-pickled vegetables cut through the richness. The whole thing lands on a fluffy bed of rice, giving you dinner-party energy in a fraction of the time it takes to reheat last night’s pizza.
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 2 frozen salmon fillets about 5 oz each, no need to thaw
  • 2 tablespoons white or yellow miso paste shelf-stable
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar plus more for pickling
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables thinly sliced carrots, bell peppers, snap peas, or similar
  • ½ cup thinly sliced cucumber or radish fresh or thawed from frozen
  • 1 tablespoon sugar for pickling
  • 2 cups cooked rice fresh, leftover, or microwave pouch
  • Toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  • Mix miso paste, honey, soy sauce, 1 teaspoon rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl until smooth.
  • Pat the salmon fillets dry with a paper towel (even if partially frozen), then brush generously with the miso glaze.
  • Air fry salmon, glaze side up, for 7–8 minutes, or until cooked through and caramelized at the edges.
  • Pickle the vegetables: in a small bowl, combine ¼ cup warm water, 1 tablespoon sugar, and 2 tablespoons rice vinegar. Stir until dissolved, then add cucumber/radish and mixed veg. Let sit while salmon cooks.
  • Heat rice according to package directions or fluff leftover rice with a splash of water in the microwave.
  • Assemble bowls with rice, salmon, and drained pickled vegetables. Spoon over any extra glaze from the air fryer basket.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.

Notes

A glossy, savory-sweet miso glaze clings to tender salmon like it was born to be there, while tangy quick-pickled vegetables cut through the richness. The whole thing lands on a fluffy bed of rice, giving you dinner-party energy in a fraction of the time it takes to reheat last night’s pizza.