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A piece of parmesan crusted air fryer halibut on a small white plate. The fish is garnished with butter and parsley and a piece has been removed so you can see the white flaky fish.
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Parmesan-Crusted Air Fryer Halibut

This Parmesan-Crusted Air Fryer Halibut is so quick, flavorful, and easy to make. Ready in less than 20 minutes, this healthy weeknight dinner is made with lean halibut fillets, creamy Greek yogurt, parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, garlic, lemon, and parsley.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 262kcal
Author Ashley Petrie, RDN, LDN

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds (4 6-ounce fillets) halibut fresh or frozen
  • ½ cup low-fat, plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 clove garlic grated
  • Zest from 1 lemon
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese divided
  • ¾ cup plain panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley finely chopped
  • Cooking spray or olive oil for air fryer
  • Melted butter and lemon wedges for serving optional

Instructions

  • Pat halibut fillets dry and set aside on a clean plate. In a small mixing bowl, stir together the Greek yogurt, grated garlic, lemon zest, kosher salt, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of parmesan cheese. Brush the halibut generously on all sides with the yogurt mixture.
    1 ½ pounds (4 6-ounce fillets) halibut, ½ cup low-fat, plain Greek yogurt, 1 clove garlic, Zest from 1 lemon, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
  • Mix the panko breadcrumbs, remaining ⅓ cup of parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley together in a large mixing bowl. Place each fillet of halibut in the breadcrumb mixture, coating all sides.
    ¾ cup plain panko breadcrumbs, ⅓ cup + 1 tablespoon grated parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
  • Preheat the air fryer to 350°F for 2 minutes. Once the air fryer basket is hot, spray it with cooking spray or brush it with olive oil. Place the halibut fillets inside the air fryer basket in a single layer (if your basket is on the smaller side, work in batches so the fish doesn't overlap). Cook the fish for 5-7 minutes (12-15 if frozen) or until the fish begins to appear flaky. Drizzle the fish with melted butter and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and serve immediately.
    Cooking spray or olive oil, Melted butter and lemon wedges for serving

Notes

  • Note: The internal temperature of cooked halibut is 130-135°F.
  • Storage: Store leftover halibut in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 16-ounce fillet | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 438mg | Potassium: 818mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 140mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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