Air Fryer Fish Kebab Recipe

5 from 1 vote

This air fryer fish kebab recipe is a culinary delight, pairing delicate white fish with roasted veggies. Experience the charm of char-grilled flavors, all without stepping out of your kitchen.

Prep Time20

Cook Time15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern

Servings:

Calories: 295kcal

Author: Val

Equipment

Air Fryer
Skewer set for the air fryer
Knife
Cutting board
Marinating plate
Small plate for vegetables
Paper towels
Serving plate

Ingredients

8 oz white fish fillet
½ onion
¼ bell pepper
2 oz eggplant
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon olive oil

Instructions

Place the white fish fillet on a plate. Sprinkle both sides with sugar and half of the amount of salt. Salt and sugar will help draw excess moisture from the fish's surface, resulting in a firmer texture and enhanced flavor. Allow it to marinate for 20 minutes.
While the fish is marinating, chop the vegetables. Cut them into small squares for easy skewering later, especially the onion.
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F/200°C.
Rinse the fish fillet with cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.
Cut the fish into small pieces. If the fillet is thick, try to cut it into cubes. If your fillet is thin, your kebabs may not look as uniform, but they will still be delicious.
Place the vegetables in the air fryer and add the olive oil. Air fry them for 5 to 10 minutes.
Note: Pre-cooking is essential because vegetables take longer to cook compared to the tender white fish fillet. To achieve a well-roasted finish, with some parts slightly charred for that open-fire effect, I bake the vegetables for 10 minutes. However, if you prefer your vegetables less cooked, reduce the air frying time.
Once the vegetables are done, transfer them to a small plate to cool. This will make them easier to skewer.
Thread the vegetables and fish onto the skewers alternately. If your fish fillet is thin, thread the pieces lengthwise to achieve a more even appearance.
Place them directly on the bottom of the air fryer basket, which should be lightly sprayed with cooking spray for easy removal later.
Note: If you have a special skewer set for the air fryer, you can use it. Otherwise, wooden skewers are a good alternative. Remember to soak them in water for 5 minutes before using.
Air fry the fish kebabs for no longer than 5 minutes. For extra flavor, consider drizzling the kebabs with lemon juice.
Tip: One fillet is enough to make 3 small kebabs, approximately one serving.
If you need more servings, you can prepare the vegetables and fish in advance and cook the kebabs continuously, serving them immediately. This will create an impressive presentation, resembling kebabs cooked over an open flame.

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