Keto Air-Fried Salt & Pepper White Fish Bites with Cauliflower Rice

KetoHigh ProteinLow Carb

A 445-calorie Brunch recipe from MunchInIt. Serves 2. Prep 10 min, cook 15 min.

Ingredients

• 300g cod fillets (or other white fish)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp Sichuan peppercorns, freshly ground
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp ginger powder
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 1 head cauliflower (approx. 500g)
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp tamari (or coconut aminos)
• 1 spring onion, sliced (for garnish)
• 1 small red chili, thinly sliced (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

1. Prep: Pat the white fish fillets dry and cut them into 1-inch bites. In a small bowl, combine the ground Sichuan peppercorns, sea salt, garlic powder, ginger powder, and white pepper. Toss the fish bites with olive oil, then generously coat them with the salt and pepper seasoning mix.
2. Air Fry Fish: Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (390°F). Arrange the seasoned fish bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
3. Prep Cauliflower Rice: While the fish cooks, wash and chop the cauliflower into florets. Use a food processor to pulse the florets into rice-sized grains, or grate them by hand.
4. Cook Cauliflower Rice: Heat the sesame oil in a large non-stick pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the cauliflower rice and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp. Stir in the tamari.
5. Assemble & Serve: Divide the cauliflower rice between two plates. Top with the crispy air-fried salt and pepper white fish bites. Garnish with sliced spring onion and red chili, if using.
6. Enjoy immediately for a flavourful and satisfying brunch!