Teriyaki Black Cod in Air Fryer

Black cod or gindara has a super smooth and velvety texture that pairs irresistibly well with a sweet and savory soy sauce. It has a high-fat content and is rich in omega-3 fatty acids that not only give it a rich buttery flavor but also make it a healthy brain food. This teriyaki black cod recipe comes together in 8 minutes in the air fryer and is best served with rice or in a bento.

What is Black Cod

Black cod in Japanese is called gindara which directly translates to “silver cod”. Black cod started to gain its popularity outside of Japan in the recent years with its amazing health benefits. If you are located in the US, you may have heard of miso black cod (another popular way of preparing black cod) due to a famous Japanese restaurant in LA called Nobu. While miso cod is amazing, if you want to try something new or you are not a fan of miso, you have to try this teriyaki version. It is overall a lot lighter and does not overpower the fish.

Tips on making Teriyaki Black Cod in Air Fryer

• Worried about overcooking fish? Because of its high fat content, you don’t have to worry too much about overcooking it and drying it out. Of course you don’t want to overcook any fish, but even if you accidentally leave it in a bit longer, it is forgiving.
• No air fryer, no problem! If you do not want to use an air fryer, you can also cook this in an oven or in a pan. The method for the oven is the same as with the air fryer. If you are using a pan, make sure to cover the pan with a lid so the fish can steam. This will allow for a fluffier fish texture once it’s cooked.
• No cornstarch? Cornstarch is added to thicken up the teriyaki sauce. You can omit this if you do not want to add it. Just keep in mind the sauce will be liquid. However, still just as good with black cod and over rice!