Air Fryer Orange Roughy
If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to prepare a delicious and healthy seafood meal, try making Air Fryer Orange Roughy! This mild white fish pairs perfectly with a variety of side dishes, and it’s ready in just minutes using your air fryer or Ninja Foodi!
Orange roughy is a type of deep-sea fish that is native to the waters around New Zealand and Australia. It’s known for its mild, delicate flavor and flaky texture, which makes it a versatile ingredient that can be prepared in a variety of ways.
While it was once a popular choice in seafood restaurants, today, it’s more commonly found in the frozen section of grocery stores or Costco, making it a convenient option for home cooks who are looking for healthy and easy-to-prepare high-protein fish!
When it comes to flavor, orange roughy has a mild, slightly sweet taste that pairs well with a variety of herbs, spices, and sauces. It’s not as “fishy” as some other types of seafood, which makes it a great choice for people who are new to cooking or eating fish. Its texture is firm but flaky, which means it holds up well to a variety of cooking methods without falling apart.
The best way to make orange roughy is by using your air fryer! This handy appliance uses hot air to circulate around the food, cooking it quickly and evenly while also creating a crispy outer layer. When you cook orange roughy in the air fryer, it retains its delicate flavor and texture while also becoming crispy and golden brown on the outside. Plus, it’s a healthier option than deep-frying since it requires less oil and results in a less greasy finished product.
📖How To Make Orange Roughy In Air Fryer
1️⃣Prepare the air fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes.
2️⃣Mix the dry seasonings: In a shallow dish, mix together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
3️⃣Season the orange roughy: Brush both sides of the orange roughy fillets with olive oil. Sprinkle the fillets with the spice mixture evenly on both sides.
4️⃣Air fry fish: Place the seasoned fillets in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching each other. Cook the fillets in the air fryer for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping them over halfway through cooking.
5️⃣Garnish and serve: Once the orange roughy fillets are cooked, remove them carefully with tongs. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top of the fillets and serve with lemon wedges. Enjoy!
🐟Air Fryer Frozen Orange Roughy
If your fish filet is frozen, you can still cook it in the air fryer using the following instructions:
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Remove the frozen orange roughy fillets from their packaging and rinse them under cold water to remove any ice crystals.
- Pat the frozen fillets dry with a paper towel, then brush both sides with olive oil.
- In a small bowl, mix together your desired seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the fillets, making sure to coat them evenly.
- Place the fillets in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching each other.
- Cook the frozen orange roughy fillets in the air fryer for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping them over halfway through cooking.
- Check the fillets with a fork to make sure they are fully cooked and flaky. If they’re not done yet, you can continue cooking them for a few more minutes.
👩🍳Chef’s Tips
- How long to cook orange roughy in air fryer depends on the size and thickness of the fish fillet. Generally, you should cook the fillets for 8 to 10 minutes or until the fish is no longer opaque and cooked through.
- To ensure your orange roughy fillets cook evenly in the air fryer, make sure they are all about the same thickness. If one fillet is thicker than the others, it may not cook through properly, resulting in unevenly cooked fish.
- If you want to add some extra flavor to your orange roughy, try using different seasonings in the seasoning mixture. For example, you could add some cumin, chili powder, or Old Bay seasoning for a different flavor profile.
- When the orange roughy fillets are done cooking, use a spatula to carefully transfer them to a plate or serving platter. The fillets will be delicate and may fall apart if you handle them too roughly, so take your time and handle them gently.
🍤More Air Fryer Fish Recipes
Air Fryer Orange Roughy
Equipment
- Air Fryer or Ninja Foodi
- Spatula
- Shallow Dish
Ingredients
- 1 pound orange roughy 4 filets
- 2 tbsp cornmeal
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- 1 lemon cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3-5 minutes.
- In a shallow dish, mix together the smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Brush both sides of the orange roughy fillets with olive oil.
- Sprinkle the fillets with the spice mixture evenly on both sides.
- Place the fillets in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching each other.
- Cook the fillets in the air fryer for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping them over halfway through cooking.
- Once the orange roughy fillets are cooked, remove them carefully with tongs. Sprinkle chopped parsley on top of the fillets and serve with lemon wedges. Enjoy!
Notes
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Remove the frozen orange roughy fillets from their packaging and rinse them under cold water to remove any ice crystals.
- Pat the frozen fillets dry with a paper towel, then brush both sides with olive oil.
- In a small bowl, mix together your desired seasonings, such as garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Sprinkle the seasoning mixture over the fillets, making sure to coat them evenly.
- Place the fillets in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching each other.
- Cook the frozen orange roughy fillets in the air fryer for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping them over halfway through cooking.
- Check the fillets with a fork to make sure they are fully cooked and flaky. If they’re not done yet, you can continue cooking them for a few more minutes.
