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If I ask my grandma something about those good old, catholic holy days, there surely comes a tale associated with the delicious, lip-smacking smoked halibut fish. Remember how our moms used to smoke the fish and the lounge filled with that delicious, paprika-like aroma?
Yes, the recipe is ancient, but since I am in love with my new air fryer, I have modified the recipe a bit at my convenience. So let us refresh some of those good old times!
Ingredients For Air Fryer Halibut
You will need:
- Halibut fish filet
- Olive oil
- Lemon juice
- Fresh basil or thyme
- Salt and black pepper
Ingredient notes and Variations
Halibut: Halibut fish originally occur in the North Atlantic, north Pacific, and north arctic oceans. Be sure to buy the taut and firm filets which have a slight white sparkly appearance.
Olive oil: Fish has good qualities of omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids. When cooked in olive oil, its nutritional qualities are enhanced even more, and also gives a great flavor. If you do not have olive oil, you can use sesame oil as well.
Lemon juice: lemon juice is a vital ingredient to go with the fish flavor. It incorporates a zest and tang while reducing the odor of the fish. Alternatively, you can use white vinegar.
Fresh thyme or basil: actually, you can use any herb here as per your taste. I prefer thyme or basil because of their fresh flavors. Oregano also makes a great flavor profile with lemon juice and fish.
Salt and pepper: the usual ingredients, but don’t worry if you like the spicy halibut. You can always go for cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, or chopped jalapenos for a spicier kick.
Soy sauce (optional): whenever I am in the kitchen and making a fish entree, I cannot resist adding a dash of soy sauce. It’s an optional ingredient but makes a great overall taste. Worcestershire sauce or fish sauce is a very good alternative as well.
How to make Halibut in an Air fryer?
Step one: Prepare the Marinade
- Take a medium-sized mixing bowl and add olive oil to it.
- Pour in lemon juice and soy sauce. Mix them well.
- Add salt, pepper, optional spices, and fresh thyme or basil. Mix well so that all of them are thoroughly combined.
Step two: Marinate the Fish
- Wash the fish filets and pat them dry with the help of paper towels.
- Put the fish filets in the marinade and mix them well so that they are thoroughly coated in the oil and spices.
- Rest the fish filets in a refrigerator for at least one hour.
Step three: Air frying the Halibut
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (205°C).
- Line an air fryer basket with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Carefully place the marinated halibut filets in the basket. Be careful not to overlap the fish as it will not cook properly.
- If you have a smaller air fryer, cook your fish in separate batches so that each filet cooks well.
- Air fry the fish filets for at least 10 minutes. Check in between and flip the sides so that both sides become evenly crisp and golden.
- When the fish is ready, remove it from the air fryer and serve on a platter. Garnish with fresh basil or cilantro and lemon wedges.
- Serve with tartar sauce for a great flavor profile.
Air fryer Halibut
Ingredients
- 2 halibut fish filets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Fresh basil or thyme to taste
- Salt and black pepper to taste
How to Make?
- Wash and Pat dry the halibut filets with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon juice, chopped basil or thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Brush the mixture over both sides of the halibut filets.
- Place them in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 °F.
- Place the seasoned filets in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving some space between them.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve hot with your favorite side dishes and enjoy your delicious air-fried halibut!
