Crispy Air Fryer Halibut

Breaded halibut filet cooked in air fryer on grey plate.

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Crispy Air Fryer Halibut

Tender, flaky halibut with a delicious, crunchy breaded crust is a quick and easy weeknight air fryer fish dinner.

Prep Time15

Cook Time15

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: People

Author: Katie Workman

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

2 (6 to 8-ounce) halibut filets
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Olive oil (preferably in a spray bottle; see Note)
Lemon wedges (to serve)
Remoulade Sauce (or Dill Sauce, or Tartar Sauce; to serve, optional)

Instructions

Pat the fish dry. Season the fish with salt and pepper. Place the flour in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. In a third shallow bowl, combine the panko, Parmesan, paprika, and garlic powder.
Dip each piece of fish in the flour mixture, turning to coat. Place each floured piece of fish in the beaten eggs, turning to coat, and then allowing any excess egg to drip back into the bowl. Finally, coat the fish in the breadcrumb mixture.
Preheat the air fryer to 400 F. Spray or brush the bottom of the air fryer with olive oil or spray with nonstick spray. Place the fish in the air fryer, making sure to leave at least 1/2 inch between each filet. Spray or lightly brush the top of the filets with olive oil. Cook for 10 minutes, then flip the filets, spray or brush with olive oil, and cook for another 5 minutes until the fish is nicely browned and crispy outside and flaky and tender inside, with an internal temperature of 145 F.
Serve hot with the lemon wedges and/or the sauce of your choice.

Notes

Spray or brush the bottom of the air fryer with olive oil to prevent sticking.
If you use your air fryer regularly, you should buy a spray bottle and fill it with your favorite olive oil for cooking. Many recipes call for spraying the air fryer basket and/or the food itself with nonstick cooking spray. This is fine and will prevent sticking and aid in browning, but the flavor of the oils in these cans is usually not very delicious. If you air fry often, you’ll be happy you made this tiny investment.
Don’t overcrowd the fish in the air fryer — the filets shouldn’t touch for best browning and fast and even cooking.
Make sure your fish is about 3/4- to 1-inch thick. If the filets are thinner, reduce the cooking time a bit.

Leftovers and Storage

This fish, as you would expect, is best right out of the air fryer. However, leftovers will keep in the fridge for 2 days. You can reheat the fish for about 3 minutes in a preheated 400-degree air fryer.

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