โœจ Crispy Air Fryer White Fish with Lemon Butter

Servings: 2 | Prep Time: 5 mins | Cook Time: 12-15 mins

๐Ÿง‚ Ingredients:

For the fish:

  • 2 white fish fillets (tilapia, cod, haddock, or swai)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp almond flour or crushed pork rinds (optional for extra crisp)
  • Lemon wedges, for serving
  • Fresh parsley, for garnish

For the lemon butter sauce:

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • Zest of 1/2 lemon

๐Ÿ”ฅ Instructions:

  1. Preheat Air Fryerย to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC).
  2. Pat fish dryย with paper towels. Brush with olive oil or melted butter on both sides.
  3. In a small bowl, mixย garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, andย almond flour (if using). Sprinkle evenly on both sides of the fish.
  4. Place fillets in theย air fryer basketย in a single layer. Cook forย 10โ€“12 minutes, flipping halfway through. Fish should flake easily with a fork.
  5. While fish cooks, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and sautรฉ for 30 seconds. Stir in lemon juice and zest.
  6. Drizzle theย lemon butter sauceย over cooked fish. Garnish withย fresh parsley and lemon wedges.

๐Ÿฅ— Serving Ideas:

  • Serve with steamed broccoli ๐Ÿฅฆ, cauliflower rice ๐Ÿš, or a side salad ๐Ÿฅฌ for a perfect low-carb meal!