Can I make gochujang salmon in an air fryer?

Yes. Line your air fryer tray or basket with parchment paper, preheat to 400 degrees F, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Check thickness and pull it earlier if your fillets are on the thinner side.

What if I cannot find gochujang at my store?

Gochujang is available in the Asian foods aisle at most major grocery stores and online. In a pinch, you can mix sriracha with a small amount of white miso paste for a similar flavor profile, though the result will taste a bit different.

Is this recipe gluten-free?

It can be made gluten-free easily. Use coconut aminos or tamari in place of soy sauce and choose a certified gluten-free gochujang. The rest of the ingredients are naturally gluten-free.

My glaze burned before the salmon was cooked through. What went wrong?

Your broiler runs hot or the rack was too close. Move the pan down one level and start checking at the 3-minute mark going forward. Every broiler is different, so the first time is always a calibration run.

Gochujang Salmon Recipe - Bold Korean Glaze With 26g Protein Per Serving

Name: Gochujang Salmon
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Korean-Inspired
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste, mild or regular); 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce; 2 teaspoons honey; 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 to 1 1/2 lbs salmon fillets, skin-on (cut into 4 to 6 oz portions if desired); Sesame seeds for garnish; Green onion, thinly sliced, for garnish

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Quick and easy Korean-inspired broiled salmon with a bold gochujang glaze. Ready in just 20 minutes with only 189 calories and 26g of protein per serving.

Author: Sarah Mae Carter
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Yield: 6 servings 1x
Category: Dinner
Method: Broil
Cuisine: Korean-Inspired

Ingredients

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3 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste, mild or regular)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons honey
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 to 1 1/2 lbs salmon fillets, skin-on (cut into 4 to 6 oz portions if desired)
Sesame seeds for garnish
Green onion, thinly sliced, for garnish

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Instructions

In a mixing bowl, whisk together gochujang, garlic powder, soy sauce, honey, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, salt, and pepper until smooth and fully combined.
Pat salmon fillets completely dry with paper towels. Place skin-side down on a foil-lined baking sheet.
Spoon or brush the gochujang glaze evenly over each fillet, covering every edge.
Position the oven rack 6 to 8 inches from the broiler element. Preheat the broiler on high until fully hot before placing the pan inside.
Slide the baking sheet under the broiler and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through. If the glaze darkens too quickly, move the pan down one rack. Thinner fillets may only need 4 to 5 minutes.
The salmon is done when it flakes easily with a fork and reaches 125 to 130 degrees F for medium-rare or 145 degrees F for fully cooked.
Let the salmon rest on the pan for 5 minutes. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onion and serve immediately.

Notes

Wild-caught salmon is recommended for best flavor. For farmed salmon, look for the ASC certification logo.
New to gochujang? Start with 1.5 tablespoons and taste the glaze before adding more. Heat levels vary by brand.
Air fryer option: Preheat to 400 degrees F, line tray with parchment, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes depending on thickness.
To make gluten-free: use coconut aminos or tamari instead of soy sauce and choose a certified gluten-free gochujang.
Substitute honey with maple syrup, brown sugar, or oligo syrup. Substitute rice wine vinegar with lemon juice or apple cider vinegar.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 fillet (approximately 4 oz)
Calories: 189 kcal
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 359 mg
Fat: 8 g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 6 g
Fiber: 0.1 g
Protein: 26 g
Cholesterol: 424 mg

Find it online: https://www.benefitiany.com/gochujang-salmon/