5 Irresistible Air Fryer Swordfish Recipes for Juicy, Crispy Dinners
In just 10–12 minutes, swordfish transforms in the air fryer into a golden, crispy-edged steak with a juicy, flaky inside. These 5 irresistible flavor twists will turn any weeknight into a restaurant-worthy dinner!
Equipment
- airfryer
- Instant-read thermometer
- Silicone tongs (optional)
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 swordfish steaks about 1-inch thick
- 1 tbsp olive oil or cooking spray
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 lemon sliced, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer – Set to 400°F and preheat for 3 minutes.
- Prepare Swordfish – Pat dry the steaks, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, and your chosen flavor variation.
- Arrange in Basket – Place swordfish steaks in a single layer (do not overcrowd).
- Air Fry – Cook at 400°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Internal temp should reach 145°F.
- Rest & Serve – Let rest for 2–3 minutes before serving with lemon slices.
Notes
🍴 Flavor Variations (Choose 1)
- Lemon Herb: 1 tsp garlic powder + 1 tsp dried oregano + lemon zest
- Garlic Butter: 2 tbsp melted butter + 1 tsp minced garlic + parsley
- Cajun Style: 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning + drizzle of olive oil
- Blackened: 1 tbsp blackened spice blend + squeeze of lime
- Spicy Mango: 2 tbsp mango salsa + chili flakes
💡 Tips & Variations
- For extra crispiness, pat steaks completely dry before seasoning.
- Frozen swordfish works fine—just thaw and pat dry first.
- Adjust cooking time based on thickness (thinner cooks faster).
- With Mediterranean quinoa salad (tomatoes, cucumber, feta, olives).
- Over creamy polenta or garlic mashed sweet potatoes.
- In fish tacos with cabbage, pico de gallo & lime crema.
- Store: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Reheat: Air fry at 350°F for 3–4 minutes (keeps it juicy).