Air-Fried Cobia with Honey-Balsamic Glaze and Apple-Cranberry Salsa – A Healthy, Fall-Inspired Dinner
Nothing says fall like fresh, seasonal flavors on your plate, and this air-fried cobia hits all the right notes. Flaky, juicy fish meets a sweet-tangy honey-balsamic glaze and a chunky apple-cranberry salsa, topped with toasted pecans for the perfect crunch. Quick, healthy, and full of color, this dish is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or meal prep that feels special without any fuss.
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 Small Sauce Pan
- 1 Microwave or Rice Cooker
- 2 Small Mixing Bowls
- 1 Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 6 oz Cobia Filet
- 2/3 cup Rice
Honey Balsamic Glaze
- 2 tbsp Fruit Flavored Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Honey (I use Wholesome Yum Keto)
- 1/2 tsp Dijon Mustard (trust me!)
- Pinch of salt
Apple Cranberry Salsa
- 1/2 Granny Smith Apple
- 2 tbsp Dried Cranberries
- 2 tbsp Red Onion - diced
- 1 tsp Lime Juice
- 1 tsp Honey (I use Wholesome Yum Keto)
- 1/4 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Rinse your cobia with cold water and pat dry
- If you are making rice in the rice cooker, start that now
- Whisk your glaze ingredients and set aside
- Make your salsa ingredients in a small bowl and set aside
- Air fry your fish at 400 for 15 minutes (depending on your air fryer). Glaze when you first put it in, when you flip half way through and again when you have two minutes left.
- While your fish is cooking, heat up your rice in the microwave.
- When everything is done, assemble your bowl starting with your rice, fish and salsa.
Nutrition
Calories: 799kcalCarbohydrates: 176gProtein: 40gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 136mgPotassium: 1032mgFiber: 18gSugar: 37gVitamin A: 122IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 2mg
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