Air Fryer White Fish with Spicy Mango Salsa
Air Fryer White Fish with Spicy Mango Salsa is a mouthwatering recipe that combines the delicate flakiness of white fish with the irresistible crunch of air frying, all topped off with a zesty and vibrant spicy mango salsa. Whether you’re a seafood enthusiast or simply looking to add a new twist to your culinary repertoire, this recipe impresses with its fusion of textures and taste sensations.
The air fryer used for this recipe is listed below. Cook times and instructions will vary among different units. Be sure to check the recommended guidelines for white fish for your specific unit before preparing this recipe.
Ninja AG301 Foodi 5-in-1 Indoor Grill / Air Fryer: https://amzn.to/3ucS46F
For best results, prepare the Spicy Mango Salsa a day or two in advance to give the flavors a chance to develop fully.
Tip: If using frozen fish fillets, thaw them completely in the refrigerator and pat them dry before preparing.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 6 minutes
Serves: 2
Spicy Mango Salsa Ingredients:
- ½ medium red onion, diced small
- 2 large cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 large mango, skin removed and diced
- ½ large red jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- ½ large green jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- ¼ c. fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
- ¼ c. fresh lime juice
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 6-oz. fresh cod or other firm white fish fillets
Remaining Ingredients
- 2 6-oz. fresh cod or other firm white fish fillets
- 1 T. extra virgin olive oil
Kinder’s Smoky Mediterranean Seasoning* - ½ large lemon, cut into 4 pieces
- Mixed or micro greens, to serve
Parchment paper
*This prepared seasoning mixture contains cane sugar. For a sugar-free alternative, combine ½ t. Italian seasoning, ½ t. garlic salt, ¼ t. smoked paprika, 1 t. dried lemon peel, ¼ t. crushed red pepper, ½ t. sea salt, and ¼ t. black pepper in a small bowl and stir to combine. Brush the cod fillets with olive oil and generously season with this mixture before adding to the air fryer.
Directions:
Prepare the mango salsa by combining the red onion, garlic, mango, jalapeño pepper, fresh cilantro and lime juice in a glass or other non-reactive bowl. Season generously with salt and black pepper. Stir to combine and set aside.
Turn on the air fryer and select the “Air Crisp” function. Set the temperature to 400°F and adjust the timer to 6 minutes. Press “Start” to pre-heat the unit.
Place the cod fillets on parchment paper cut to fit the air fryer basket. Brush the fillets on all sides with the olive oil and sprinkle with the Kinder’s Smoky Mediterranean Seasoning.
When the air fryer beeps and flashes “Add Food,” carefully place the parchment paper with the seasoned fillets inside. Add the lemon wedges and close the lid.
When the cook time is complete, transfer the fish fillets to individual serving plates and top with some of the Spicy Mango Salsa. Serve immediately with some micro greens, as shown, or your choice of sides. Enjoy!
Air Fryer White Fish with Spicy Mango Salsa
Ingredients
- 1/2 Red Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 large Mango
- ½ large red jalapeño pepper seeded and finely chopped
- ½ large green jalapeño pepper seeded and finely chopped
- ¼ fresh cilantro leaves finely chopped
- ¼ fresh lime juice
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 6- oz. fresh cod or other firm white fish fillets
- 1 T. extra virgin olive oil
- Kinder’s Smoky Mediterranean Seasoning*
- ½ large lemon cut into 4 pieces
- Mixed or micro greens to serve
Instructions
- Prepare the mango salsa by combining the red onion, garlic, mango, jalapeño pepper, fresh cilantro and lime juice in a glass or other non-reactive bowl. Season generously with salt and black pepper. Stir to combine and set aside.
- Turn on the air fryer and select the “Air Crisp” function. Set the temperature to 400°F and adjust the timer to 6 minutes. Press “Start” to pre-heat the unit.
- Place the cod fillets on parchment paper cut to fit the air fryer basket. Brush the fillets on all sides with the olive oil and sprinkle with the Kinder’s Smoky Mediterranean Seasoning.
- When the air fryer beeps and flashes “Add Food,” carefully place the parchment paper with the seasoned fillets inside. Add the lemon wedges and close the lid.
- When the cook time is complete, transfer the fish fillets to individual serving plates and top with some of the Spicy Mango Salsa. Serve immediately with some micro greens, as shown, or your choice of sides. Enjoy!
