Trout in an air fryer
Description
The dish is prepared without unnecessary complications. You can cook delicious golden-brown baked trout at home if you have an air fryer. If desired, cut the fish into pieces or slice it open along the belly like a book, removing the head. Use your favorite marinade: lemon juice, soy sauce, adjika, garlic mayonnaise, etc. The key is not to overcook the trout, so the baking temperature should not be too high. Serve the dish ready to enjoy.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. Clean the trout from scales and entrails, thoroughly rinse the fish inside and out under water. Slice half of the lemon into rounds, and squeeze juice from one of the slices.
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Step 2
Cut off the head, remove the belly fins, and slice the fish open along the belly. Open it up like a book so the flesh cooks evenly.
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Step 3
Place in a deep container and pour in soy sauce, lemon juice. Fresh lemon juice can be substituted with diluted concentrated juice.
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Step 4
Add ground black pepper and salt, carefully massage the flesh to let it absorb the marinade. But do it gently, without pressing too hard, so it keeps its shape.
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Step 5
Grease the air fryer tray or parchment paper with vegetable oil and place the bird on it, skin side down. Try to tuck the tail to the side so it doesn't char.
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Step 6
Place lemon slices on the flesh. Set the temperature to 160 degrees and bake the trout for approximately 20–25 minutes. Check the fish halfway through cooking, as different air fryers have varying power levels.
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Step 7
When the trout is nicely browned and a delicious aroma fills the kitchen, the fish is fully cooked in the air fryer.
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Step 8
Place it on a plate and serve hot. Enjoy your meal!