Description
The BEST Chilean sea bass recipe just got easier! This air fryer miso-glazed fish has a golden, sticky exterior and perfectly tender inside. Quick-marinated for busy home cooks!
Ingredients
2 (4-5-ounce) Chilean sea bass fillets
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 fish fillets very well with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Coat fish fillets 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 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 needed, line your air fryer basket with parchment paper to prevent sticking. Place the fillets in the basket.
- Cook at 375°F for 7-9 minutes, checking at 5 minutes to see if the fillets need to be rotated for even browning.
- Serve garnished with sesame seeds, sliced scallions, and a lime wedge.
Notes
If your air fryer basket tends to stick, be sure to use parchment paper liner under the fish. The air fryer I used during this shoot was a little sticky, so I lined the basket. The air fryer I use at home in Portugal never sticks, so it's not always required.
Chili crisp is a spicy oil-based condiment with crunchy bits of chili, garlic, and other aromatics. If you can't find it, substitute with a teaspoon of sriracha or a 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes for heat.
This quick-marinade version saves you from the traditional 3-day wait for restaurant-style miso fish!
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 10
- Category: Easy Recipes
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Asian, Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2
- Calories: 218
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 347.3 mg
- Fat: 3.9 g
- Carbohydrates: 21.1 g
- Protein: 27.1 g
- Cholesterol: 52.9 mg