Air Fryer Halibut with Crispy Panko

• Easy – Very minimal cooking required! A great recipe for beginner cooks.
• 5 ingredients – Simple and straightforward.
• Family friendly – My kids love this one because it takes like elevated fish sticks with the extra crunch!
• Versatile – This recipe is migraine diet friendly, Mediterranean diet friendly, gluten free, and dairy free.

Air Fryer Recommendations

For this recipe I used my basic Cosori Pro 6qt air fryer and it worked perfectly for 4 halibut fillets. You could also use an instant pot air fryer lid too.

I find that toaster oven style air fryers and convectional ovens tend to take a longer cooking time and not get as crispy. You may need to cook on the high end of the recipe time if using one of these.

Ingredients

This halibut in the air fryer has just 5 main ingredients!

• Halibut – I used wild Alaskan halibut here, but any kind you like would work. Mine was around 1 inch thick.
• Mayonnaise – This keeps the fish really tender and provides some extra flavor. Even if you dislike mayonnaise, I used Chosen Foods Avocado Oil Mayo that I got at Costco. I love pairing halibut with mayo – it works really well to keep the fish moist and flavorful!
• Parsley – Fresh or dried parsley will work.
• Garlic – I used fresh here, but garlic powder would be a more mild flavor if you aren’t a garlic fan. You could also omit it completely.
• Panko – These are just extra crunchy breadcrumbs that you can typically find in the Asian food aisle. I used Trader Joe’s brand, but Kikkoman (regular) is popular too. And I recommend Jeff’s for gluten free panko.

How to Air Fry Halibut

Step 1: Pat the halibut dry

Use fresh halibut or halibut that has been defrosted all the way through. You can do this by placing in the fridge overnight or placing in a sealed bag in cool water for about 30 minutes. It’s important to pat the halibut dry on both sides, which will help with cooking and also allow the topping to adhere better.

Step 2: Make the garlic herb topping

Stir together the parsley, garlic, and mayonnaise mixture till well combined.

Step 3: Apply to the halibut

Apply an even layer of the spread to the top of the fillet, then coat with panko breadcrumbs so it adheres to the mayo mixture.

Step 4: Air fry

Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Place the halibut fillets, skin side down if skin is on, into the air fryer and cook at 400 F for 8 minutes, or until cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 130-135 Fahrenheit for a medium temperature.

The USDA recommends fish be cooked to 145 degree Fahrenheit internal temperature, however, halibut at this temperature can get a little bit tough. Please use whatever temperature fits your personal preference. For a well-done fish, this would be about 10 minutes.

Can I Make This in the Oven?

This air fryer halibut translates very well to a traditional oven, it just takes a little bit longer to cook. I recommend cooking at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes.

Serving Suggestions

A simple air fried halibut pairs easily with almost any side dish, but here are a few of my personal favorites.

• Boursin mashed potatoes
• Butter lettuce salad
• Roasted cauliflower with cheese sauce
• Simple green beans
• Apple fennel salad
• Mashed cauliflower

Storage and Reheating

Halibut is best enjoyed the same day, but this can be reheated in the air fryer at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for about 5 minutes, or until warmed through. It will store well in the fridge for up to 2 days. I do not recommend freezing.

How to Make Ahead

This halibut recipe can be prepped up till sprinkling with panko. Arrange the fillets on a baking sheet and cover with plastic wrap. Store in the fridge for up to 1 day before cooking.

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