Air Fryer Fried Lemongrass Turmeric King Mackerel Steak
This Asian-inspired recipe for air fryer Fried Lemongrass Turmeric King Mackerel Steak is delicious and easy to prepare. This method uses less oil and only requires a few ingredients. The unique flavor combination of freshly grated lemongrass, fresh turmeric, and blended fresh chili paste greatly enhances the flavor of the fish steaks. When you are craving fried fish, you can make a healthier version by frying it in the air fryer.
Ingredients:
- 2 King Mackerel Steaks
- ¼Teaspoon Salt (-/+ adjustable)
- ¼ Teaspoon Blended Chili Paste (-/+ or omit if you can’t take spicy food)
- ¼ Teaspoon Fish Sauce (optional)
- ½ Teaspoon Grated Fresh Lemongrass
- 1-1.5 Tablespoons Blended Fresh Turmeric (may substitute with ½ Tablespoon turmeric powder)
- ¼ Tablespoon Cornstarch
- ¼ Teaspoon Cooking oil of your choice (or cooking oil spray)
Instructions:
- Clean and pat dry mackerel steaks with a kitchen towel.
- Spread salt on both sides of the mackerel steaks.
- Spread the blended fresh turmeric and blended chili paste on both sides of the mackerel steaks.
- Add fish sauce on both sides.
- Add grated fresh lemongrass on both sides.
- Add some cornstarch on both sides of the mackerel steaks.
- Spray a little bit of cooking oil on both sides of the mackerel steaks.
- Place the prepared mackerel steaks on the air fryer plate/basket.
- No preheat needed. Air fry the steak at 160 degrees C for 15–18 minutes or until the fish is cooked, depending on the thickness of the fish steaks. In the last 5 minutes, flip the steaks over and continue to air fry until the time is up. This step is optional. Please note that the cook time may vary depending on your air fryer model. The above temperature setting and time are based on our Philips Viva Air Fryer. Adjust the temperature/time accordingly until they are cooked through.
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Tips & Notes:
- If mackerel is not your favorite fish, you can use tuna, milkfish, or other kinds of fish steaks of your choice.
- You can use fish fillets as well.
- If fresh turmeric is not available, you can substitute with half a tablespoon of turmeric powder.
- We used cooking oil spray, but you can apply the cooking oil of your choice with a brush.
- You can substitute fresh grated lemongrass with lemongrass powder, but we highly recommend fresh lemongrass over powdered form for a great fresh flavor.
- If you can’t eat spicy food or chili, just omit it.
- If you dislike fish sauce, omit it.
- As a suggestion of serving, we paired this air fryer-fried Lemongrass Turmeric King Mackerel Steak with steamed rice.
- Double up the recipe ingredients for a big serving.
