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Air Fryer Snapper for Beginners

Get ready for a tasty and easy meal with this air fryer snapper recipe. With just a few simple ingredients, you'll have perfectly cooked fish in no time. Let's get frying!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting time 3 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Seafood
Servings 2 portions
Calories 1041 kcal

Equipment

  • Air-fryer
  • Instant-read thermometer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 snapper fillets about 6 ounces each
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
  • Pat the snapper fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  • Lightly brush both sides of the fillets with olive oil.
  • Place the seasoned fillets in the air fryer basket, leaving space between them for proper air circulation.
  • Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping the fillets halfway through.
  • Use an instant-read thermometer to check the internal temperature of the fish, making sure it reaches 145°F.
  • Once done, remove the snapper from the air fryer and let it rest for 3 minutes before serving.
  • Squeeze lemon juice over the fillets and enjoy your perfectly cooked air fryer snapper!

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 1041kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 185gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 333mgSodium: 1740mgPotassium: 3835mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 969IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 305mgIron: 2mg
Keyword air fryer, beginner-friendly, snapper
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