Air Fryer Swai

Name: Air Fryer Swai Fish
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 13 min
Ingredients: 2 4 oz Swai filets; 1 tsp olive oil; blackened seasoning (to taste)

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Air Fryer Swai Fish is made in just ten minutes. This blackened fish recipe is delicious and easy and perfect for those who are trying to eat healthily and count macros!

Blackened Swai fish made in the Air Fryer on a white plate with a sweet potato.

Why I Love Swai Fish

Not long ago I got really serious about my health journey. I started tracking my macros and looking for things to cook that were healthy and easy to make.

Enter in Swai. A 4oz filet of Swai is just 100 calories, 0 carbs, 0.3 grams of fat, and a whopping 21 grams of protein. That's healthy and perfect no matter what diets you're on.

Swai fish is a moist and tender fish that turns white after cooking. It's also a mild fish that's perfect for someone who is looking for something other than catfish.

If you love this dish, you might also enjoy our other air fryer seafood recipes.

Blackened swai fish made in the Air Fryer on a white plate with a sweet potato on the side.

Ingredients:

Swai Fresh Fish Fillets

Blackened Seasoning

Olive oil

You won't find any butter in this recipe because we want to keep it simple and healthy as intended.

In order to get my Swai ready for cooking, I like to rinse the fillets and then pat them dry with paper towels.

I purchase a package of frozen fish fillets at the grocery store. I'll then grab how many I want to make and allow them to thaw for 30 minutes at room temperature.

How to Make Air Fryer Swai

1. Preheat the Air Fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the air fryer basket with olive oil spray, non stick cooking spray, or parchment paper.

2. Brush olive oil onto both sides of the fish fillets. Sprinkle blackened seasoning onto both sides of the fish.

3. Place the coated fish fillets into the air fryer basket and cook for 5 minutes, flip and cook for 3 minutes, and flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes for a total of 10 minutes.

4. Serve with your favorite side. Keep things healthy by opting for sweet potato, fresh vegetables, or salad.

Steps by step photos for cooking Swai fish in the Air Fryer. Swai being brushed with olive oil, Swai fish covered in blackened seasoning, and Swai fish in the Air Fryer basket.

Close up shot of blackened swai fish ion a white plate and topped with fresh parsley.

FAQs

What is Swai Fish?

Swai Fish is a farmed white fish, also known as a Vietnamese Catfish. It is moist and tender and has a mild flavor. The meat of the fish turns white after cooking.

Is Swai Fish healthy?

Yes! If you are counting macros and looking for something low in calories and high in protein, Swai is a great choice. There are also 0 carbs and very low fat content. A 4oz filet typically has 21 grams of protein, no carbs, and 0.3 fats with only 100 calories.

What side dishes can you serve with Swai fish?

I love to serve other healthy items such as salad, sweet potatoes, and roasted vegetables.

Can you add breading to Swai fish?

You can add breadcrumbs to Swai fish but the breading will definitely add more carbs to the recipe. Choose a breading that works for your diet if you are counting macros.

How long does it take to cook Swai Fish in the Air Fryer?

A Swai Fish filet is cooked at 390 degrees Fahrenheit and is done in just 10 minutes.

Why make Air Fryer fish?

Fish in the Air Fryer is perfect. It's light and tender on the inside and slightly crunchy on the outside. It's also healthy because, well, it's fish! But it's also healthy because it's made with very little oil and it's much healthier than deep frying.

More Seafood Air Fryer Recipes:

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Air Fryer Swai Fish

Air Fryer Swai is a healthy fish and perfect if you're counting macros. Just one 4oz filet is 0.3 grams of fat, 0 carbs, and 21 grams of protien! It's a delicious, moist, tender, white flaky fish that's mild in flavor.

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Prep Time 3

Cook Time 10

Total Time 13

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 100 kcal

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients

2 4 oz Swai filets
1 teaspoon olive oil
blackened seasoning to taste

Instructions

Preheat the Air Fryer to 390 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the air fryer basket with olive oil spray, non stick cooking spray, or parchment paper.
Brush olive oil onto both sides of the fish fillets. Sprinkle blackened seasoning onto both sides of the fish.
Place the coated fish fillets into the air fryer basket and cook for 5 minutes, flip and cook for 3 minutes, and flip and cook for an additional 2 minutes for a total of 10 minutes.
Serve with your favorite side. Keep things healthy by opting for sweet potato, fresh vegetables, or salad.

Notes

KETO C/0 P/21 F/1

Weight Watchers Zero Points

Nutrition

Serving: 4ozCalories: 100kcalProtein: 21gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 1mgPotassium: 3mgVitamin A: 1IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

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