Air Fryer White Fish + VIDEO

This air fryer white fish recipe is packed with flavor and can be served many different ways. Air fry or cook this healthy low-carb, paleo, whole30 fish on the stove-top in under 15 minutes!   

Updated 2022 with air fryer instructions

Ingredients For Air Fryer White Fish

• White Fish
• Cumin
• Smoked Paprika
• Lime Juice
• Garlic
• Oil
• Salt & Pepper

How To Make Air Fryer White Fish 

I’m including two options for cooking this cumin paprika flavored fish: in the air fryer or on the stove-top. I’m sure you can grill or bake the fish but I have not done so yet. Having made it both ways, I don’t have a preference. 

FAQs

What Type Of White Fish To Use

This recipe calls for 1 pound of white fish. White fish actually isn’t a type of fish. White fish refers to fish with a mild taste and white flesh. When it comes to the type of white fish to use here…that’s up to you. I used one pound of cod. Suggestions for a white fish to use in this recipe include halibut, snapper, tilapia, pollock, haddock, swai, or sole. Use your preferred type of fish! 

Air Fryer Or Stove-Top

 I include instruction to cook this in the air fryer or on the stove-top in the recipe box. The air fryer method uses a marinade and the stove-top version uses the same ingredients but as a sauce. While the ingredients are the same, the measurements are different so please make note depending on which method you choose. 

How To Serve Air Fryer White Fish

How you serve this seasoned fish recipe will depend on your dietary restrictions. One thing I do recommend is to pour some of the sauce on top before serving. 

Storing Leftover White Fish

Store leftover fish in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I do not recommend freezing leftovers. 

Tips For This Recipe

• This is because some white fish are more delicate than others. Also, the thickness of the fish will dictate how long you need to cook it for. Use the cooking time as a guide. 
• Don’t let the fish sit in the marinade for more than 30 minutes. Lime juice is acidic & it will start to ‘cook’ the fish. Kind of like ceviche. 
• If you’re using the air fryer, before you add the fish to the marinade, set some aside. You’ll need it to pour on top of the fish before serving. 
• You don’t need to use white fish! This recipe works well with other types of fish like salmon.

Other Fish Recipes You Might Enjoy:

Salmon with Lemon & Dill

Italian Fish Stew

Seafood Cioppino

Herb Salmon

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• Author: Shannon Epstein
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 14 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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• 1 pound white fish
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
• Salt & pepper

Air Fryer Marinade 

• Juice of 3 limes (approximately 1/3 cup)
• 1/3 cup oil
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Pinch of pepper

Stove-Top Sauce

• Juice of 2 limes (approximately 1/4 cup)
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• Pinch of pepper

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Instructions

Prep The Fish

1. Rinse & pat dry the fish. Season lightly with salt & pepper.

Air Fryer

1. In a large bowl, add the oil, lime juice, cumin, paprika, salt, garlic, and pepper. Stir to mix well. Set aside a couple of tablespoons of the marinade before adding the fish.
2. Add the fish to the bowl. Flip to make sure all the fish is covered. Marinate 20 minutes.
3. Preheat the air fryer to 370 degrees.
4. Remove the fish from the marinade & add to the air fryer basket. Discard the marinade.
5. Cook 10-14 minutes or until fish is done to your liking.
6. Before serving, top with the reserved marinade & garnish with the fresh cilantro.

Stove-Top

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute, stirring frequently. Lower heat to medium. Pour in lime juice, and add the cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to mix well.
2. Season fish with salt & pepper. Add the fish to the pan. Cover and cook 5 minutes. Flip the fish, re-cover and cook and additional 5 minutes or until fish is cooked through in the thickest part.
3. Before serving, top with the sauce from the pan & garnish with the fresh cilantro.

Notes

You can also bake this at 375 for 15-20 min.

 

Nutrition

• Serving Size:
• Calories: 228
• Sugar: 0.5 g
• Sodium: 643.1 mg
• Fat: 14.1 g
• Saturated Fat: 2.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 3.4 g
• Fiber: 0.6 g
• Protein: 22.2 g
• Cholesterol: 68 mg

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