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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. And if you are a seafood food freak like me, don’t miss out the air fryer marinated tuna steak, frozen fish sticks, and air fryer fish cakes.

Contents

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

prepare the marinade for Air fryer Halibut

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

prepare the marinade for Air fryer Halibut-2

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.

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