Description
This air fryer miso black cod fillet recipe delivers Nobu-style results in a fraction of the time! Perfect caramelization, buttery texture, and no 3-day marination.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (6-8-ounce) black cod (sablefish) fillets, cut in half
- 2 tablespoons white miso paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon chili crisp
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Scallions, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a small bowl, stir together miso paste, soy sauce, brown sugar, and chili crisp until well combined into a smooth paste.
- Pat black cod fillets very well with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Cut each fillet in half, ideally along the line where pin bones run.
- Coat fish pieces evenly with the miso paste mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes and up to overnight (about 20 hours) for best flavor. Cook's Note: I've tested this air fryer black cod recipe with marination times of 20 minutes, 2 hours, 6 hours, and overnight. While overnight marination delivers the most developed flavor, even a quick 20-minute marinade produces delicious results you'll be proud to serve.
- Remove fillets from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before cooking.
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
- Use a pastry brush to ensure a relatively even coating of miso glaze on the fish.
- If your air fryer basket is prone to sticking, cut heat-safe parchment to fit under the fillets to prevent sticking. Place the black cod fillets in the basket.
- Cook at 375°F for 7-10 minutes, checking at 5 minutes to see if the fillets need to be rotated for even browning. The fish is done when it reaches an internal temperature of 135°F.
- After cooking, you'll notice pin bones protruding along one edge. Gently remove them with your fingers, tweezers or kitchen shears before serving.
- Serve garnished with sesame seeds, scallions, and a lime wedge.
Notes
- Black cod (sablefish) is extremely rich and buttery, making it perfect for this miso fish recipe. I source mine from Sena Sea, a sustainable fishing family operation in Alaska.
- Chili crisp is a spicy oil-based condiment with crunchy bits of chili and garlic. If you can't find it, substitute with a teaspoon of sriracha or red pepper flakes for heat.
- This quick-marinade air fryer recipe saves you from the traditional 3-day wait of the original Nobu-style miso black cod!
- Cutting larger fillets in half is the key to faster marination and easier pin bone removal after cooking.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Easy Recipes
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 444.9 mg
- Fat: 1.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 21.1 g
- Protein: 33.2 g
- Cholesterol: 78.2 mg