Air Fryer Branzino (Whole Or Fillets)
Description
Air Fryer Branzino, cooked whole or as fillets, with crispy skin and tender, flaky flesh. Quick, easy, and perfect for a healthy, restaurant-quality seafood meal at home.
Ingredients
- 6 whole Branzino, about 1 pound each or 6 fillets
- 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 whole Lemon, sliced (plus extra for serving)
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon herbs, parsley, thyme, or dill (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse 6 whole Branzino or fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. For whole fish, make 2–3 diagonal slits on each side.
- Brush fish with 3 tablespoons Olive Oil then season with 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt, 1 teaspoon Black Pepper and 4 cloves Garlic Stuff whole fish with 2 whole Lemon slices and 1 teaspoon herbs, or place on top of fillets.
- Preheat to 380°F (193°C) for 3–5 minutes.
- Place fish in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook whole fish for 12–15 minutes or fillets for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway if desired, until flesh flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the basket, garnish with additional lemon and herbs, and serve immediately.
Equipment
- Cooking Spray
- Parchment Paper, optional
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 67kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 0.3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 583mgPotassium: 16mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 0.03gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 0.1mg