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Air Fryer Swordfish

Air fryer swordfish is coated in oil and lemon pepper seasoning to complement the fish’s naturally mild flavor. This healthy meal cooks to perfection in just 15 minutes!

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Air Fryer Swordfish on a white plate topped with lemon, served with broccoli.

Air fryer swordfish is the kind of dish that’s impressive enough to serve dinner guests but easy enough to whip up on a busy weeknight! It’s a healthy, hearty meal suited for any occasion that can go from fridge to table in 15 minutes flat.

The lemon pepper seasoning complements the naturally mild flavor of this fish beautifully. And thanks to the air fryer, cooking swordfish steaks to tender perfection is a breeze.

When you’re looking for a unique meal that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser, you have to try making swordfish steaks in the air fryer. It’s so easy, the flavor is so fresh, and the texture is an absolute dream!

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Ingredients needed to prepare Air Fryer Swordfish.

How to Make Swordfish in the Air Fryer

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STEP ONE: Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.

Swordfish coated in seasonings on a white plate.

STEP TWO: Coat the swordfish steaks with oil, then season both sides with lemon pepper seasoning.

Two seasoned swordfish steaks lying in a black air fryer basket.

STEP THREE: Place the swordfish steaks in the air fryer basket in a single layer.

Two air fried swordfish steaks resting in a black air fryer basket.

STEP FOUR: Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F. 

Closeup of two air fried swordfish steaks in a black air fryer basket.

STEP FIVE: Serve with lemon wedges and garnish with fresh parsley.

Prepared air fryer swordfish served on a white plate topped with a lemon wedge, next to broccoli.

What to Serve with Air Fried Swordfish

How Long to Cook Swordfish Steaks in the Air Fryer

The trick to preparing any kind of fish is making sure it’s cooked all the way through without reaching the point of being overdone. Swordfish has a beautiful texture when cooked properly, which is what we want to achieve!

For two fresh 8-ounce swordfish steaks, I find that 8-10 minutes in the air fryer is the perfect amount of time. Make sure to flip the fish halfway through to ensure it cooks evenly!

If you have an Instant Read Thermometer, this is the best way to tell when the fish is ready to serve. You want the internal temperature to reach 145 degrees F when the thermometer is inserted at the thickest piece of the swordfish steak.

Closeup of prepared air fryer swordfish steak topped with a lemon wedge on a white plate with broccoli.

Tips for Making the Best Air Fryer Swordfish

  • When seasoning the swordfish steaks, ensure all sides are well-coated with oil and lemon pepper. This will give you the best taste and texture.
  • Give the air fryer time to preheat. This gives you the best results every time. Just let it preheat while you season the fish!
  • Try to leave a little space between each swordfish steak in the air fryer basket. You want the hot air to be able to circulate properly.
  • Flip the fish halfway through the cooking time so the steaks can cook as evenly as possible. You want them to get a little crispy on all sides!
  • Serve with lemon wedges and parsley to really enhance the natural fresh flavors of the fish!
  • If cooking from frozen, add 4-5 minutes to the cooking time. I would also highly recommend using an Instant Read Thermometer to check for doneness.

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Closeup of two air fried swordfish steaks in a black air fryer basket.

Air Fryer Swordfish

Samantha Erb
From busy weeknights to elegant dinners, air fryer swordfish is perfect for every occasion! Tender steaks with lemon pepper seasoning are ready in 15 minutes.
5 from 5 votes
Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine American
Servings 2 Servings
Calories 465 kcal

Ingredients

Garnishes

  • Lemon wedges
  • Fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
  • Coat your swordfish steaks with oil and season both sides with lemon pepper seasoning.
  • Place swordfish steaks in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until the internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F. Serve with lemon wedges and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 465kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 54gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 177mgSodium: 671mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.

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