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Air Fryer White Fish with Mango Salsa (Light & Healthy 20-Minute Dinner)

Air Fryer White Fish with Spicy Mango Salsa is light, healthy, and ready in 20 minutes. Perfectly cooked cod topped with fresh tropical salsa made with mango, jalapeños, cilantro, and lime. Low-carb, gluten-free, and absolutely delicious. Make the salsa ahead for even better flavor.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

For the Spicy Mango Salsa:
  • ½ medium red onion diced small
  • 2 large cloves garlic finely minced
  • 1 large mango skin removed and diced
  • ½ large red jalapeño pepper seeded and finely chopped
  • ½ large green jalapeño pepper seeded and finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves finely chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
For the Fish:
  • 2 6-ounce fresh cod or other firm white fish fillets
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Kinder’s Greek Blend Seasoning or see homemade alternative below
  • ½ large lemon cut into 4 pieces
  • Mixed or micro greens to serve
Homemade Seasoning Alternative (Sugar-Free):
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried lemon peel
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Method
 

Make the Mango Salsa
  1. In a glass or other non-reactive bowl, combine the diced red onion, minced garlic, diced mango, chopped red and green jalapeño peppers, fresh cilantro, and lime juice. Season generously with salt and black pepper to taste, and stir everything together until well combined. Set aside to let the flavors meld while you prepare the fish. (For best results, make this 1-2 days ahead and refrigerate—the flavors develop beautifully)
Making the Fish
  1. Turn on your air fryer and select the “Air Crisp” function (or regular air fry setting). Set the temperature to 400°F and adjust the timer to 6 minutes. Press “Start” to preheat the unit. This ensures even cooking and that perfect golden exterior.
  2. Place the cod fillets on a piece of parchment paper cut to fit your air fryer basket. Brush the fillets on all sides with olive oil, then sprinkle generously with Kinder’s Greek Blend Seasoning (or your homemade seasoning blend). Make sure both sides are well-coated for maximum flavor.
  3. When the air fryer beeps and signals it’s preheated (or flashes “Add Food”), carefully place the parchment paper with the seasoned fish fillets inside the basket. Add the lemon wedges alongside the fish. They’ll roast beautifully and add extra flavor. Close the lid and let it cook for the full 6 minutes.
  4. When the cook time is complete, carefully transfer the fish fillets to individual serving plates. The fish should be opaque, flaky, and cooked through (internal temperature of 145°F). Top each fillet generously with the spicy mango salsa. Serve immediately with micro greens or mixed greens on the side, along with the roasted lemon wedges for squeezing. Enjoy!