Crispy Air Fryer Trout
Air Fryer Trout is an easy, elegant dinner option that’s perfect for any occasion. The trout is crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and bursting with flavor.
Equipment
- Air-fryer
- Mixing bowl
- Tongs
- Measuring spoons
- Basting Brush (for oil)
Ingredients
- 2 trout fillets skin-on, deboned
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- Lemon slices
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pat the trout fillets dry with paper towels. Brush the mixture over both sides of the fillets.
- Place the fillets in a single layer in the air fryer basket, skin side down.
- Air fry for 15 minutes, or until the trout flakes easily with a fork.
- Once cooked, remove the fillets from the air fryer and let them rest for a couple of minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices before serving.
Notes
- For an extra crispy skin, pat the fillets dry thoroughly before applying the oil mixture.
- Store any leftover trout in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Reheat the trout in the air fryer for 2-3 minutes to maintain its crispiness before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1trout filletCalories: 579kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 71gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 197mgSodium: 1344mgPotassium: 1313mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1027IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 159mgIron: 6mg
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