Air Fryer Trout
This Air Fryer Trout comes out perfectly flaky inside with crispy skin every time, and it's ready in just 15 minutes with a handful of simple ingredients. This recipe is perfect for light lunches and easy dinners!
Servings: 4 people
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 fillets trout
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and black pepper to taste
- chopped fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400ºF.
- Clean and pat dry the trout fillets with paper towels.
- Pour olive oil over the trout fillets, Then, rub each fillet with paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and black pepper.
- Arrange them in a single layer with the skin side down in the air fryer basket or tray, leaving space between each fillet.
- Air fry the trout for 8-10 minutes or until cooked, flaky inside with crispy skin.
- Take them out of the air fryer and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Pat the trout fillets completely dry with a paper towel before seasoning.
- Buy fillets that are similar in size, so they cook evenly.
- Be careful not to overcrowd the air fryer basket.
- Pre-mix the seasoning, so each fillet gets an even coating of spices.
- The trout is done when it easily flakes apart with a fork, or when it reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.
- To Store: Keep the leftovers in an airtight container and store in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- To Freeze: Freeze for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container or Ziploc bag.
- To Reheat: Reheat however you prefer! You can use the air fryer, microwave, oven, or stovetop.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 315mg