Air Fryer Garlic Paprika Halibut with Green Beans Recipe
A quick and healthy recipe for perfectly cooked halibut using an air fryer. Seasoned with a flavorful dry rub and served with fresh green beans, this dish is tender, flaky, and ready in just 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Halibut
- 2 6-ounce halibut filets (skinless)
- Olive oil spray
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (sweet or smoked)
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Pinch black pepper
Green Beans
- ½ pound green beans (trimmed)
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Salt & pepper, to taste
To Serve
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the dry rub: In a small bowl, whisk together garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until combined evenly.
- Season the halibut: Pat the halibut filets dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Sprinkle the dry rub all over the fish, coating each filet on all sides thoroughly for maximum flavor.
- Preheat the air fryer: Set your air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and allow it to preheat for a few minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare the air fryer basket: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray to prevent sticking. Place the seasoned halibut filets in a single layer ensuring they do not overlap.
- Cook the halibut: Air fry the halibut for 6 to 7 minutes. The fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork or reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit on a meat thermometer.
- Cook green beans (optional): If your air fryer basket has enough space, add trimmed green beans tossed in 2 teaspoons olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper alongside the halibut. Toss the green beans once during cooking for even roasting.
- Serve: Remove the halibut and green beans from the air fryer. Serve immediately with lemon wedges for a fresh burst of flavor.
Notes
- Ensure halibut filets are evenly sized for consistent cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to allow proper air circulation.
- Adjust seasoning to taste if preferred less salty or spicy.
- Green beans cook well alongside halibut to save time, but can also be cooked separately.
- Monitor cooking time carefully as fish can overcook quickly.
