✨ Healthy Air-Fryer Filet-O-Fish ✨
A guilt-free take on the McDonald’s classic—crispy, golden fish with a zesty tartar sauce, all made healthier! 🍽️🐟
🔹 Ingredients:
For the Fish:
1 fillet of white fish (hoki, cod, Alaska pollock or haddock)
Salt (to draw out moisture)
For the Healthy Tartar Sauce:
2 slices gherkins, chopped
16-20 capers, chopped
Handful of fresh dill, chopped
1 small white onion, finely chopped
2 tbsp yogurt
Salt (adjust as needed)
Juice of ½ lemon
For the Batter:
½ cup flour
¼ tsp turmeric
½ tsp paprika or red chili powder
1 tsp onion powder
Salt & pepper to taste
Soda water (for a thick batter)
For Assembly:
1 cheddar cheese slice
1 burger bun
Butter (for toasting)
Lettuce & tomato (optional)
🔹 Steps to Follow:
✅ Step 1: Prep the Fish
Sprinkle salt on the fish and let it rest to draw out excess moisture.
Dab it dry
✅ Step 2: Make the Tartar Sauce
Mix chopped gherkins, capers, dill, and onion in a bowl.
Add yogurt, a little salt, and lemon juice. Set aside.
✅ Step 3: Coat & Cook the Fish
Mix flour, turmeric, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
Take some dry mix aside for coating.
Add soda water to the rest to form a thick batter.
Coat the fish in dry batter, then in the wet batter.
Air fry at 195°C (385°F) for 10 minutes, spraying lightly with oil. Check if an extra minute is needed.
Once done, place a cheddar slice on the warm fish.
✅ Step 4: Assemble the Burger
Toast the bun in butter.
Spread a generous layer of tartar sauce.
Add the crispy fish, another layer of sauce, and the top bun.
For extra freshness, add lettuce and tomato!
Enjoy your crispy, delicious, and healthier homemade Filet-O-Fish! 🍔✨