Air-Fried Blackened Halibut Bursting with Garlic-Tomato Flavor
Enjoy succulent halibut infused with zesty blackening spices, paired with juicy tomatoes and tangy lemon, all complemented by a rich garlic and butter sauce. This easy air fryer recipe delivers a restaurant-worthy dish with crispy, flavorful results in no time!
ingredients
- 2 halibut fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon blackening seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust for heat preference)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
steps
- 1.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- 2.
Pat dry the halibut fillets and season both sides with blackening seasoning, paprika, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- 3.
In a small bowl, mix the melted butter and minced garlic.
- 4.
Place the seasoned fillets in the air fryer basket and brush them generously with the garlic butter.
- 5.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes around the fillets and sprinkle lemon zest over them.
- 6.
Cook in the air fryer for 8-10 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- 7.
Squeeze lemon juice over the cooked fish and tomatoes.
- 8.
Serve the blackened halibut and tomatoes hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
