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Crispy Masala Fish in Ninja Food

This Crispy Masala Fish is packed with bold spices and cooked until perfectly golden and crispy. The fish is marinated with aromatic seasonings and served with a fresh and flavorful mint chutney that adds a refreshing touch. This easy recipe is perfect for lunch, dinner, or as an appetizer for gatherings. Made in the Ninja Foodi using the Air Crisp function, it gives you delicious crispy fish with less oil.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
marrinate time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Course Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani, South Asian
Servings 6

Equipment

  • Ninja Foodi

Ingredients
  

For the Fish

  • 6 fish slices
  • 2 teaspoons cumin dry roasted and crushed
  • 1 tablespoon tandoori masala optional
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons ginger and garlic paste
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 1½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 –2 tablespoons lemon juice

For the Mint Chutney

  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • ½ cup fresh mint leaves or basil leaves
  • ½ teaspoon cumin dry roasted and crushed
  • 3 teaspoons shredded coconut
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 –3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¼ cup water

For Cooking

  • About 2½ cups water
  • Non-stick cooking spray
  • Butter spray

Instructions
 

Marinate the Fish

  • In a bowl, combine cumin, tandoori masala, turmeric powder, garam masala, red chili powder, ginger and garlic paste, oil, salt, and lemon juice.
  • Coat the fish slices with the marinade and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Prepare the Mint Chutney

  • To make the mint chutney, blend cilantro, mint leaves or basil, cumin, shredded coconut, salt, lemon juice, and water until smooth.

Prepare the Ninja Foodi for Air Crisping

  • Place the grilling rack inside the inner pot of the Ninja Foodi and pour in about 2½ cups of water.
  • Lightly spray the rack with non-stick spray.
  • Arrange the marinated fish slices on the rack and spray them lightly with butter.

Air Crisp the Fish

  • Select Air Crisp and cook at 200°C (400°F) for 20 minutes, flipping the fish halfway through after 10 minutes.
  • Remove the fish from the Ninja Foodi and serve hot with the mint chutney.

Notes

Marinating the fish for at least 2 hours gives the best flavor.
Tandoori masala is optional but adds extra color and taste.
You can use mint leaves or basil leaves for the chutney.
Serve with lemon wedges and sliced onions for extra freshness.
Keyword Air Fryer Masala Fish, Crispy Masala Fish, Ninja Foodi Crispy Masala Fish