By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 3
235 cal · 15 min
Air Fryer Snapper with Cauliflower
Recipe GLPRdd1711991c157b
Delicate white fish fillets and tender cauliflower florets seasoned with Old Bay and roasted together in the air fryer for a quick, healthy meal. This British-inspired dish comes together in just 15 minutes and delivers restaurant-quality results with minimal effort.
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Ingredients
1 pound thin white fish fillets, defrosted
1 cauliflower, washed and trimmed into florets
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning, divided
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F for 2-3 minutes while you prepare the ingredients.
Pat the snapper fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1 teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
In a bowl, toss the cauliflower florets with the olive oil, remaining 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
Arrange the seasoned cauliflower florets in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Air fry the cauliflower at 400°F for 4 minutes, then carefully shake the basket to ensure even cooking.
Place the snapper fillets on top of or beside the cauliflower, then dot the fish with small pieces of unsalted butter.
Continue air frying for 6-8 minutes until the fish reaches an internal temperature of 145°F at its thickest point and flakes easily with a fork. The cauliflower should be tender and lightly golden.
Carefully remove the basket from the air fryer and transfer the snapper and cauliflower to serving plates. Serve immediately while hot.
Comments
Snapper is reliable year-round at Charlotte's coastal-adjacent chains, and cauliflower, olive oil, Old Bay, butter, and salt-pepper are staples everywhere—no special trips needed. The 15-minute claim is honest for cooking but assumes prepped ingredients; budget 5 extra minutes for trimming cauliflower and patting the fish dry. At roughly $12 to $14 for three servings (snapper runs $8–10 per pound depending on the season and freshness at your store), this is a solid midweek dinner that reheats okay in a 325-degree oven. The air fryer keeps hands-on time minimal and suits a weeknight, though snapper's delicate flesh means it benefits from attention—don't overcrowd the basket.
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