Air Fryer Halibut with Spicy Mango Salsa
Get ready for a flavorful and healthy dinner with this Air Fryer Halibut with Spicy Mango Salsa recipe! This dish features perfectly cooked white fish, seasoned with a blend of spices and topped with a delicious spicy mango salsa. The air fryer cooking method is the perfect way to achieve a crispy texture while keeping the fish moist and flavorful. This recipe is quick, easy and perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner. Dinner is done in under 30 minutes. Once you cook fish in the air fryer, you'll never try another method.
Servings: 2
Calories: 313kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Mango Salsa
- 1/2 medium red onion diced small
- 2 large cloves garlic finely minced
- 1 large mango skin removed and diced
- 1/2 large red jalapeño pepper seeded and finely chopped
- 1/2 large green jalapeño pepper seeded and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Halibut Filets
- 12 ounces halibut two filets
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Kinder’s Smoky Mediterranean Seasoning* see notes
- 1/2 large lemon cut into 4 pieces
Instructions
- Prepare the mango salsa by combining the red onion, garlic, mango, jalapeño pepper, fresh cilantro and lime juice in a glass or other non-reactive bowl. Season generously with salt and black pepper. Stir to combine and season the fish filets.
- Carefully place parchment paper in the air fryer basket. Add the seasoned filets inside. Add the lemon wedges and close the lid.
- Turn on the air fryer and select the Air Fryer function (it might say Air Crisp). Set the temperature to 400 F and adjust the timer to 6 minutes. Press Start to preheat the unit.
- When the cooking time is complete, transfer the fish filets to individual serving plates and top them with some of the Spicy Mango Salsa. Serve immediately with some micro greens, as shown, or your choice of sides. Enjoy!
Notes
While it is ideal to use fresh fish in this recipe, I realize that isn't always an option, especially if you're on a budget or don't live near the water like we do. So you can definitely opt for frozen fish. Just make sure you thaw it properly before cooking it. The best way to thaw it in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight. This will ensure that the fish thaws evenly and doesn't spoil in the process. Never leave it out on a countertop.
If you don't have mango on hand, pineapple can also be a good substitute for the salsa. Additionally, if you're not a fan of spicy food, you can reduce the amount of chili pepper or omit it altogether.
Since you're working with raw jalapeno peppers, always wear food service gloves when handling or cutting peppers of any kind. This will save your skin from being contaminated with pepper, which could burn or sting, especially if you rub your eyes or touch other sensitive areas.
To save yourself time from having to cut parchment paper to fit your air fryer basket, I recommend investing in parchment paper liners that are made specifically air fryer models.
The Kinder’s Smoky Mediterranean Seasoning contains sugar. For a sugar-free alternative, try this combining the following in a bowl:
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- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried lemon peel
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Nutrition
Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 83mg | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 1082mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1592IU | Vitamin C: 75mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg