Wild Alaskan Sablefish

Air Fryer Sablefish with Miso Glaze

Silky black cod with a caramelized umami crust

Miso-glazed sablefish is one of the most celebrated dishes in Japanese cuisine, and the air fryer makes it remarkably accessible for home cooks. Wild Alaskan sablefish (also known as black cod) has a naturally rich, buttery texture that pairs perfectly with the sweet-savory depth of white miso. This heart-healthy recipe delivers restaurant-caliber results with minimal effort and fits keto, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets.

Ingredients

• 4 wild Alaskan sablefish portions (5-6 oz each), thawed
• 3 tablespoons white (shiro) miso paste
• 2 tablespoons mirin
• 1 tablespoon sake (or dry white wine)
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
• Sesame seeds and sliced scallions for garnish

Instructions

1. Make the miso glaze: Whisk together miso paste, mirin, sake, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and grated ginger until smooth.
2. Marinate the sablefish: Pat the sablefish dry and place in a shallow dish. Coat all sides with the miso glaze. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 24 hours for deeper flavor).
3. Preheat air fryer: Set your air fryer to 380°F and preheat for 3 minutes.
4. Wipe excess marinade: Gently wipe off most of the excess miso paste from each portion (leaving a thin layer). This prevents burning and ensures a smooth caramelized glaze.
5. Air fry: Place sablefish skin-side down in the basket. Cook at 380°F for 8-10 minutes until the glaze is caramelized and the fish is opaque throughout.
6. Garnish and serve: Top with sesame seeds and sliced scallions. Serve with steamed rice and quick-pickled cucumbers.