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Air Fryer Ponzu Dipping Sauce - Bright, Tangy, and Ready in Minutes

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1/4 cup fresh citrus juice (a mix of lemon and lime is great; yuzu if you can find it)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (unseasoned)
  • 1–2 teaspoons mirin or honey (to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 small garlic clove, finely grated
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 1–2 tablespoons water (to adjust saltiness)
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon finely chopped scallions
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon bonito flakes (for a deeper, traditional note)
  • Optional: Pinch of red pepper flakes or a few dashes of chili oil
  • Optional garnish: Sesame seeds and extra scallions

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, citrus juice, and rice vinegar.
  2. Add the mirin or honey, whisking until it dissolves. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed.
  3. Stir in the toasted sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
  4. Add water 1 teaspoon at a time to mellow the saltiness until it tastes balanced with your air-fried dish.
  5. If using, mix in scallions, bonito flakes, and/or red pepper flakes or chili oil.
  6. Let the sauce rest for 5–10 minutes so the flavors meld. If you added bonito flakes, strain before serving for a smoother texture.
  7. Garnish with sesame seeds and extra scallions. Serve alongside your favorite air-fried bites.