Description
Make your kitchen feel like a gourmet seafood restaurant with this foolproof air fryer halibut recipe. The dish takes just 15 minutes to prepare and gives you restaurant-quality results with minimal effort and clean-up.
This recipe helps you create halibut that’s crispy outside yet stays moist and flaky inside. The preparation needs minimal time and consistently delivers excellent results. You can serve this dish for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
- 2 halibut filets (6–8 ounces each).
- 2 teaspoons olive oil or olive oil spray.
- 1/2 lemon, juiced.
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika.
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste.
- 2 lemon slices for garnish.
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Use paper towels to pat the halibut filets dry and brush or spray both sides with olive oil.
- Mix garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Add the spice mixture to both sides of the filets and press gently so it sticks.
- Set the seasoned filets in the air fryer basket without overlapping.
- Let them cook for 8-10 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 130-135°F.
Notes
Thickness Matters: The cooking time depends on your filet’s thickness – plan for 6-8 minutes per inch.
Temperature Check: A meat thermometer helps verify doneness.
Oil Selection: Your air fryer’s coating can get damaged by commercial cooking sprays, so avoid them.
Storage: You can keep leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Air Frying