Top 10 Best Ways to Grill Fish Using an Air Fryer

Ingredients:

• 300-500g snakehead fish (boneless, fillet only). You can also use sturgeon or basa fish.
• Ground ginger
• Fresh turmeric (or turmeric powder)
• 2 teaspoons fermented rice powder
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon seasoning powder
• 1 teaspoon shrimp paste
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon cooking oil
• Chili (optional, adjust to taste)

Serving sides:

• Square rice paper (for wrapping fresh vegetables)
• Pineapple
• 1 carrot
• Herbs like coriander, mint, lettuce, and mustard greens
• 1kg fresh rice noodles

Instructions:

• Mix all the ingredients together to create the marinade. Let the fish marinate for about 1 hour. If you want a stronger flavor, refrigerate it for 2-3 hours.
• After marinating, place the fish in the air fryer basket. Spread it evenly. Set the temperature to 160°C and cook for 15 minutes.
• Once done, flip the fish and grill it again at 180°C for another 3-5 minutes. If you want the fish crispier, extend the cooking time a bit.
• For a golden finish, brush the fish with some oil during the second round of grilling. If you're using aluminum foil or parchment paper, remove it during the second round for a crispier, evenly golden skin.
• Serve this dish with rice paper, fresh herbs, pineapple, sour starfruit, carrots, and cucumber julienne. Dip in fermented shrimp paste or sweet chili fish sauce for a deliciously flavorful meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 whole carp
• 1 piece of ginger, 2 stalks of lemongrass, fresh turmeric
• Turmeric powder, fermented rice powder, shrimp paste
• Salt, monosodium glutamate
• Fish sauce, ginger, garlic, sugar, vinegar
• Aluminum foil

Instructions:

• Slice the ginger and lemongrass, then blend them together in a blender until finely chopped.
• Mix the ginger, lemongrass, shrimp paste, fermented rice powder, sugar, salt, MSG, and turmeric powder to create the marinade.
• Apply the marinade evenly to the cleaned carp and let it marinate.
• Wrap the marinated fish in aluminum foil and place it in the air fryer. Cook for about 30 minutes until it's done.
• Serve the grilled carp with a dipping sauce made of fish sauce, pepper, chili, and ginger for an incredibly tasty and easy meal.

Nguyên liệu:

• 2 - 4 miếng thịt phi lê cá rô phi
• Các loại gia vị: bột tỏi, bột Cajun
• Dầu ô liu, chanh

Cách làm:

• Bước 1: Phết dầu ô liu lên cả 2 mặt thịt cá rô phi và ướp với các loại gia vị bột tỏi, bột Cajun
• Bước 2: Làm nóng nồi chiên không dầu của bạn lên 200 độ C, quét một lớp dầu ô liu lên khay và cho cá vào, nướng trong 8 - 12 phút. Bạn nhớ lật mặt cá trong quá trình nấu.
• Bước 3: Cho cá vào đĩa, vắt chanh lên trên và thưởng thức.

Ingredients:

• Whole cleaned snakehead fish
• Garlic, chili, green onions, fried shallots
• Seasonings: salt, sugar, cooking oil, pepper, lime

Instructions:

• Step 1: Clean the snakehead fish and let it drain. Wash the green onions and chop them finely.
• Step 2: Mix the salt, sugar, and pepper, then marinate the fish with the seasoning mix. Be sure to rub the seasoning evenly on both sides of the fish and let it sit for about 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
• Step 3: Coat the air fryer basket with a little cooking oil, place the fish in it, and cook at 200°C for 25 minutes. Flip the fish halfway through the cooking process for even cooking.
• Step 4: Sauté the green onions with sugar and salt in a pan. Once the fish is cooked, plate it and drizzle the prepared onion oil on top. Sprinkle with fried shallots for extra aroma. Serve with noodles, fresh herbs, and fish sauce on the side.

Ingredients:

• 1 red tilapia fish
• Ginger, onion, garlic, chili, lemongrass
• Seasonings: satay, seasoning powder, sugar, salt
• Aluminum foil

Directions:

• First, clean the tilapia fish by scaling it, removing the internal black membrane, and letting it drain.
• Next, mix 3 tablespoons of satay, chopped lemongrass, ginger, seasoning powder, MSG, and ground pepper. Rub the mixture evenly onto the fish and let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
• After marinating, wrap the fish in aluminum foil and place it in the air fryer. Cook at 200°C for about 30 minutes.
• Once cooked, serve the fish immediately while hot to avoid any fishy odor and fully enjoy the flavor of the grilled red tilapia in foil.

Ingredients:

• Chilean Sea Bass (boneless)
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon of Herbs De Provence seasoning
• ⅓ cup of white wine, like Chardonnay
• Olive oil, pepper, cayenne pepper, salt

Instructions:

• Step 1: Preheat the air fryer to 200°C. While waiting, mix 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons of pepper, 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, and 1 teaspoon of salt.
• Step 2: Drizzle wine over the fish and marinate it with the spice mixture.
• Step 3: Grill the fish in the air fryer for 15 minutes at 200°C. Afterward, sprinkle with Herbs De Provence and grill for another 5 minutes until done.

Ingredients:

• 500g salmon fillet
• Garlic powder, salt, pepper
• Paprika powder, regular chili powder
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions:

• Step 1: Mix 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of regular chili powder, ½ teaspoon of paprika, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder together. Then, season the salmon with salt and pepper before rubbing the spice mixture on the fillet.
• Step 2: Place the salmon skin-side down in the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes at 400°F. If you prefer to add asparagus, place it in the basket after 5 minutes to cook along with the salmon.
• Step 3: Serve the salmon on a plate and enjoy this delicious and nutritious dish immediately.

Ingredients:

• 1 whole basa fish
• 3 teaspoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (MSG)
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon chili sauce
• Aluminum foil

Instructions:

• Start by cleaning the fish and drying it. Make cross-slashes on both sides of the fish and marinate it with all the prepared seasonings for 30 minutes.
• Next, lay a piece of aluminum foil flat, place the fish on it, and wrap it tightly.
• Then, place the wrapped fish in the air fryer and cook it at 200°C until fully cooked, then serve on a plate.
• Basa fish is quite fatty, so grilling it wrapped in foil using an air fryer helps reduce excess oil, giving it a lighter taste without the greasy feeling.

Ingredients:

• 1 fresh mackerel
• Shallots, green bird's eye chili
• Green peppercorns
• Bay leaves
• Garlic, sugar, fish sauce, vegetable oil, seasoning powder
• Aluminum foil

Instructions:

• Step 1: Clean the fish and make shallow cuts on both sides to allow the seasoning to absorb more easily.
• Step 2: Prepare the seasoning by grinding the chili, peppercorns, shallots, and garlic together using a mortar and pestle.
• Step 3: Once ground, add 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 2 tablespoons of seasoning powder to the mixture and mix well.
• Step 4: Marinate the fish with the prepared seasoning mixture.
• Step 5: Place the fish on a sheet of aluminum foil, top with bay leaves, wrap it tightly, and cook in the air fryer for approximately 30 minutes.

Grilling mackerel wrapped in foil using the air fryer ensures the fish remains moist and flavorful without the excessive oil used in traditional frying.

Ingredients:

• 1 mudfish
• 1 tablespoon of vinegar, 1 tablespoon of salt
• Ginger, chili, garlic, fish sauce, lime, sugar
• Other seasonings: salt, pepper, cooking oil

Instructions:

• Step 1: Clean the fish by removing the gills, intestines, and blood clots near the head. Then, rinse the fish with salt and vinegar to reduce any unpleasant odors and rinse again with clean water.
• Step 2: Once the fish is dry, make a few diagonal cuts on both sides to help the seasoning penetrate better.
• Step 3: Mix 1 tablespoon of cooking oil, half a teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of pepper, then apply it evenly over the fish and into the cuts. Let the fish marinate for about 20 minutes.
• Step 4: Grill the fish in the air fryer at 200°C for 20 minutes.
• Step 5: Prepare a dipping sauce to go with the grilled mudfish: combine 2 tablespoons of sugar, 2 tablespoons of hot water, 2 tablespoons of fish sauce, and 1 tablespoon of lime juice. Add minced garlic, chili, and ginger to the mixture and stir well.
• Don't forget to monitor and adjust the air fryer settings to suit the grilled dish.