This easy marinated halibut recipe is simple to prepare in the air fryer and results in moist, flaky fish. The perfect weeknight meal for the busy workweek and ideal for date night too!
Remove the halibut from its packaging and cut it into individual filets if it isn’t already. If there is a lot of excess liquid surrounding the fish, pat it off using a paper towel. Transfer the halibut filets to a large zip lock bag or a sealable container.
In a small bowl or a measuring cup, whisk together the avocado oil, liquid aminos, pure maple syrup, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika (the marinade ingredients). Pour the halibut marinade into the zip lock bag with the halibut. Seal the bag and move everything around until all of the pieces of halibut are coated in marinade. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to 12 hours.
When you’re ready to cook, spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Lay the marinated halibut filets in the air fryer basket in a single layer skin-side down.
Without preheating it, set the temperature for 375 degrees Fahrenheit and the time for 7 minutes.
At the end of the 7 minutes, take the internal temperature of the halibut by inserting a digital thermometer into the thickest part of the filets. If it is 140 or higher, remove the filets from the air fryer and set them on a plate. The halibut will continue cooking as it sits, and its final cooking temperature (according to the FDA) should be 145 degrees or higher for food safety. If the halibut needs more time, continue cooking it in the air fryer until it reaches the proper temperature.
Allow the fish to rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Make the Mango Avocado Salsa:
While the halibut is marinating or while it is cooking, prepare the mango salsa. To do so, simply add all of the ingredients to a bowl and stir together. Taste the salsa for flavor and add more lime juice or a pinch of salt to your personal taste. Store the salsa in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you’re ready to use it.
Serve air fried halibut with mango avocado salsa on top alongside any other side dishes you enjoy.
Notes
Nutrition Facts are calculated for the fish only, not including the mango salsa. Use a macro calculator such as Cronometer or My Fitness Pal to calculate macros based on how you serve your halibut.