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Larry's Catch | Feb 18, 2026

Air Frying Black Cod

Learn how to air fry black cod (sablefish) perfectly with high heat and precise timing for buttery texture, tender flakes, and rich flavour every time.



Servings 2 ppl
Cook 10 min
Difficulty Easy

Ingredients

  • Wild Black Cod (Sablefish)
  • Neutral oil or olive oil
  • Sea salt
  • Fresh cracked black pepper
  • Optional: lemon wedges
  • Optional: fresh herbs (dill, parsley, or chives)
  • Air fryer
  • Paper towels
  • Fish spatula or tongs

Instructions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (204°C) if required.
  2. Pat black cod fillets completely dry with paper towels.
  3. Lightly coat with oil and season with salt and fresh cracked pepper.
  4. Place fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer with space between pieces.
  5. Air fry for 6–8 minutes depending on thickness (about 8–10 minutes per inch guideline).
  6. Check for doneness — fish should be soft, flaky, and buttery.
  7. Remove when internal temperature reaches 120–125°F (49–52°C).
  8. Rest briefly; residual heat will finish cooking.
Source: https://larryscatch.com/blogs/recipes-3/air-frying-black-cod
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