Ella Walter
Orange roughy is a fish with a delicate, mild flavour and a flaky texture. It can be cooked in an air fryer in just 6-7 minutes at 375 degrees. This article will explain how to cook orange roughy in an air fryer, including how to prepare the fish, what spices to use, and how long to cook it for.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Cooking time | 6-7 minutes |
| Cooking temperature | 375 degrees |
| Internal temperature | 145 degrees Fahrenheit |
| Fish type | Orange roughy |
| Fish preparation | Clean and descale whole fish, or use already cleaned fillets |
| Fish size | Small fillets |
| Fish quantity | 2-4 fillets |
| Fish texture | Flaky |
| Fish colour | Opaque white |
| Fish flavour | Mild, slightly sweet |
| Accompaniments | Fresh garden salad, lemon |
What You'll Learn
Cooking time and temperature
To prepare the orange roughy for cooking, it is recommended to spray some oil on top of the fish and cover it with spices of your choice. The spices can be adjusted to your preference, but it's important not to overpower the delicate flavour of the fish. Placing the fish on top of sliced lemon is also suggested, as it prevents sticking and adds a pleasant lemon aroma.
When cooking frozen fillets, it is best to thaw them in the fridge overnight before air frying. This ensures even cooking and prevents the fish from becoming dry or overcooked.
By following these temperature and timing guidelines, you can ensure that your orange roughy is cooked thoroughly and safely while retaining its mild, flaky texture and sweet flavour.
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Using frozen fillets
If you're using frozen fillets, you'll need to leave them in the fridge overnight to thaw. Once they're thawed, you can cook them in the air fryer. Spray some oil on top of the fillets and cover with spices. Place the fish in the air fryer and cook for 6-7 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit. You'll know the fish is cooked when the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees Fahrenheit. You can easily check this with an instant meat thermometer. Squeeze some lemon on top of the fish before serving.
You can serve the fish with a fresh garden salad. Chop up some tomatoes, onions, cucumbers and bell peppers, add some chopped cilantro and olive oil.
The orange roughy has a delicate, mild flavour when cooked properly. Its flaky and those large flakes hold very well together when cooked. The colour turns to opaque white after cooking, just like most white fish on the market like tilapia. The flavour is also slightly sweet and is reminiscent of the taste of grouper fish.
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Using whole fish
If you're cooking whole orange roughy in an air fryer, you'll first need to clean and descale the fish. You can then spray some oil on top of the fish and cover it with spices. Place the fish on top of some sliced lemon to prevent it from sticking to the air fryer and to give it a nice aroma.
Cook the fish for 6-7 minutes at 375 degrees. You can check the internal temperature with an instant meat thermometer; it should reach 145 degrees Fahrenheit. When it's done, squeeze some lemon on top of the fish before serving.
You can use different types of fish in this recipe, such as tilapia, swai fish or any other flaky white fish. The cooking time may vary depending on the size of the fillets. For example, large fillets may need up to 10 minutes to cook through.
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Spices and seasoning
Orange roughy has a delicate, mild flavour when cooked properly, so it's important not to overpower the fish with spices and seasoning. You can use any spices you like, but be sure to mix them in a small bowl before sprinkling them on top of the fish. Spray some oil on top of the orange roughy before covering with spices, then place the fish in the air fryer and cook for 6-7 minutes at 375 degrees. Squeeze some lemon on top of the fish before serving to add a nice aroma and a tangy flavour. If you don't have an air fryer liner, simply place the fish on top of a sliced lemon to prevent sticking and add a subtle lemon fragrance.
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Serving suggestions
Orange roughy has a delicate, mild flavour and a flaky texture when cooked properly. It can be cooked in an air fryer in under 10 minutes.
The fish can be served with a fresh garden salad. Chop juicy tomatoes, onions, cucumbers and bell peppers, add chopped cilantro and olive oil.
You can also squeeze some lemon on top of the fish before serving. Place the fish on top of lemon slices while cooking to prevent it from sticking and to add a nice lemon aroma.
The spices used in the recipe can be substituted for those you love most, but be careful not to overpower the fish.
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Frequently asked questions
Cook the fish for 6-7 minutes at 375 degrees. If you are cooking frozen tilapia, this is also the temperature to use, but the cooking time is 7 minutes. If you are cooking large fillets, increase the cooking time to 10 minutes.
Cook the fish at 375 degrees.
You could serve the fish with a fresh garden salad. Chop tomatoes, onions, cucumbers and bell peppers, add chopped cilantro and olive oil.
