Description
Elevate your dinner routine with this simple air fryer trout recipe that brings restaurant-quality results to your kitchen. This straightforward approach will give a perfectly cooked fish that stays tender and flaky inside while creating a crispy skin outside.
Ready in under 20 minutes, this air fryer trout recipe solves your quick and healthy weeknight dinner needs. The air fryer technique creates consistent results and delivers perfectly cooked fish that tastes delicious. The recipe works great with both rainbow trout and steelhead trout varieties.
Ingredients
- 1 lb trout filets (fresh or thawed frozen).
- Fresh lemon.
- Fresh parsley.
- Italian seasoning.
- Garlic powder.
- Dried dill.
- Salt.
- White or black pepper.
- Red chili flakes.
- Spray oil.
Instructions
- Pat the trout filets dry completely with paper towels.
- Mix your seasonings in a small bowl: combine lemon zest, chopped parsley, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, dill, salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
- Spread the seasoning mixture over the trout filets and press gently to stick.
- Spray your air fryer basket lightly with oil.
- Place the filets skin-side down in a single layer.
- Air fry at 400°F for 8-10 minutes.
- Check that the internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fish before serving.
Notes
Your air fryer doesn’t need preheating for this recipe
Place filets with skin always skin-side down
Check doneness at the lower time limit so fish doesn’t overcook
Bake at 400°F for 10-15 minutes on a parchment-lined baking sheet when using an oven
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Air Fryer