This simple Air Fryer Halibut recipe uses an easy dry rub to give lots of flavor in a very short time. This 15-minute recipe is perfect for a busy evening when you need a healthy AIP meal.
Air Fryer Halibut Ingredients
- Halibut: Make sure to use two fillets that are about the same size and thickness.
- Garlic Powder
- Salt: Sea salt is best.
- Ground Black Pepper: This is optional. Please note black pepper is not core elimination stage AIP.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil: If you prefer, you can use softened butter or ghee (try my Instant Pot Ghee recipe).
- Fresh Lemon: This is used for an optional lemon butter sauce.
- Butter or Ghee: This is used for an optional lemon butter sauce. Please note butter/ghee is not core elimination stage AIP.
- Parsley: This is an optional garnish.
How to make Air Fryer Halibut
1. Put the fish fillets on a plate and pat dry with a paper towel.
2. Pour olive oil over the fish. . Then sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and pepper over both sides.
3. Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper. Place the fillets in the basket.
4. Bake for 7-10 minutes at 350 degrees. When finished the fish should flake when poked with a fork. Bake for 7-10 minutes at 350 degrees. When finished the fish should flake when poked with a fork. Serve immediately with a dollop of melted butter (or ghee) and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice along with a lemon slice and chopped parsley as garnish.
Tips for making the BEST Air Fried Halibut
- Cooking time will vary on air fryer and thickness of the fish.
- Cod or mahi mahi would be good substitutes for halibut. They are both a flakey white fish with similar density and texture. Although cod would be the most affordable.
- I’m currently using an older air fryer model from Costco. It’s like this model. However, the capacity is small, and the machine take up a lot of space. I’d prefer to have a toaster oven/air fryer. It can be used for multiple purposes and has a larger capacity for cooking or baking. I’ve seen really good reviews on this model.
- Make sure to use two halibut fillets that are about the same size and thickness.
- The air fryer wasn’t preheated so keep that in mind before baking.
- If you have an olive oil spray, you could use that instead of regular olive oil.
- Make sure the fish is cooked until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees. A great way to check if the fish is finished is to make sure it flakes easily. If you follow the directions, you should be fine.
- If you prefer, you can use softened butter or ghee (try my Instant Pot Ghee recipe) to olive oil.
- Please note that butter, ghee and ground black pepper are not core elimination stage AIP.
Can you air fry halibut?
Yes. The air fryer is essentially a tiny little oven so you’re essentially baking the fish. The same way you’d bake fish in the oven, air fried is just faster. If you’re looking for a good baked fish recipe, try this Baked Fish with Cauliflower Rice Pilaf Sheet Pan Meal.
Is halibut good in the air fryer?
Absolutely! This is a simple recipe that uses just a few ingredients but it’s delicious. Here’s another easy fish recipe with a handful of ingredients.
Why You’ll Love Halibut in the Air Fryer
Besides it being delicious, it’s a super simple recipe, makes enough for two (perfect if you’re just cooking for yourself or you and your spouse and don’t want leftover), the seasonings used are probably already in your pantry and can be on the table in 15 minutes.
It’s also a great addition to a side dish with a sauce such as my Garlic Shanghai Bok Choy recipe. It’s quickly becoming a favorite in our home.
How long do I air fry Halibut?
Fish cooks quickly so you shouldn’t cook your fillets any longer than 10 minutes. The recipe says cook the fillets for 7-10 minutes as it depends on the thickness of the halibut. When air frying keep in mind that I didn’t preheat the air fryer before baking.
Air Fryer Recommendations
I’m currently using an older air fryer model from Costco. It’s like this model. However, the capacity is small, and the machine take up a lot of space. I’d prefer to have a toaster oven/air fryer. It can be used for multiple purposes and has a larger capacity for cooking or baking. I’ve seen really good reviews on this model.
What to serve with air fryer halibut?
- AIP Rice and Pasta (Rice ‘a’ Roni copycat)
- Leek Greens with Apples and Bacon
- AIP Cauliflower Rice (Whole30, Paleo, Vegan)
- Creamed Leeks Without Cream (Dairy Free)
- Spinach Stew
- Garlic Bok Choy
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Air Fryer Halibut
Ingredients
- 2 fillets Halibut
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Please note black pepper is not core elimination stage AIP. (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Fresh Lemon (optional)
- Butter or Ghee (optional)
- Parsley chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Put the fish fillets on a plate and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Pour olive oil over the fish. Then sprinkle garlic powder, salt and pepper over both sides.
- Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper. Place the fillets in the basket.
- Bake for 7-10 minutes at 350 degrees. When finished the fish should flake when poked with a fork. Serve immediately with a dollop of melted butter (or ghee) and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice along with a lemon slice and chopped parsley as garnish.
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Notes
- Cooking time will vary on air fryer and thickness of the fish.
- Cod or mahi mahi would be good substitutes for halibut. They are both a flakey white fish with similar density and texture. Although cod would be the most affordable.
- I’m currently using an older air fryer model from Costco. It’s like this model. However, the capacity is small, and the machine take up a lot of space. I’d prefer to have a toaster oven/air fryer. It can be used for multiple purposes and has a larger capacity for cooking or baking. I’ve seen really good reviews on this model.
- Make sure to use two halibut fillets that are about the same size and thickness.
- The air fryer wasn’t preheated so keep that in mind before baking.
- If you have an olive oil spray, you could use that instead of regular olive oil.
- Make sure the fish is cooked until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees. A great way to check if the fish is finished is to make sure it flakes easily. If you follow the directions, you should be fine.
- If you prefer, you can use softened butter or ghee (try my Instant Pot Ghee recipe) instead of olive oil.
- Please note that butter, ghee and ground black pepper are not core elimination stage AIP.
Helpful Info for All Recipes
- I always use extra virgin olive oil in all of my recipes unless stated otherwise.
- I always use Himalayan sea salt or Celtic sea salt, unless otherwise noted.
- The majority of my recipes are strict AIP or include notations for reintroductions. However while I make every effort to label non-AIP ingredients and recipes sometimes they slip past me. If you have questions, please ask in advance.
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