Description
A simple and healthy air fryer rainbow trout recipe that cooks quickly and delivers a crispy skin with tender, flaky fish inside.
Ingredients
- 2 rainbow trout fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- Pat the trout fillets dry with a paper towel.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Brush the mixture evenly over both sides of the trout fillets.
- Place the fillets in the air fryer basket, skin-side down.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until the skin is crispy and the fish flakes easily.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the fillets.
- For extra crispiness, lightly spray the fillets with cooking oil before air frying.
- Serve with lemon wedges and a side of vegetables.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: American