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Tender, flaky fish coated in a delicious garlic butter sauce and cooked quickly in the air fryer. This easy recipe works beautifully with cod, haddock, tilapia, pollock, or other firm white fish.
Ingredients
- 4 fish fillets, about 5–6 oz (140–170g) each
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels.
- In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and parsley.
- Brush the butter mixture generously over both sides of the fish.
- Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 3 minutes.
- Lightly grease the basket and place the fish fillets in a single layer.
- Air fry for 8–12 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets.
- The fish is ready when it flakes easily with a fork and reaches 145°F (63°C) internally.
- Drizzle with any remaining garlic butter and serve with fresh lemon wedges.
Easy Variations
- 🧄 Extra Garlic: Add another clove of minced garlic.
- 🍋 Lemon Herb: Add ½ teaspoon dried dill or Italian seasoning.
- 🌶️ Spicy: Add a pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes.
- 🧀 Parmesan: Sprinkle a little Parmesan over the fish during the final 2 minutes.
Tips
- Don’t overcrowd the basket.
- Thicker fillets may need a few extra minutes.
- Avoid overcooking—the fish should be moist and flake easily.
- Cooking time varies depending on the type and thickness of the fish.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 8–12 minutes
Total Time: 13–17 minutes
Servings: 4
