Mackerel, Smoked in an Air Fryer
Description
To keep the wood chips from scattering in the airflow, it’s best to place them under the rack with the mackerel. My air fryer basket is small, so only two fish fit. Remember that air fryer power can vary by manufacturer, so toward the end of cooking peek into the basket to check doneness.
Instructions
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Step 1
Lay out all the ingredients on the table. Thaw the mackerel in advance.
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Step 2
Cut off the heads of the fish, remove the innards, and rinse thoroughly inside and out. Rub both fish inside and out with salt and let them sit on the counter for 15 minutes.
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Step 3
Using a silicone brush, coat all the fish inside and out with liquid smoke.
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Step 4
Line the bottom of the air fryer basket with a sheet of aluminum foil and fold up the edges slightly to form small sides. Spread wood chips over the foil and lightly brush them with liquid smoke.
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Step 5
Place the rack over the wood chips (lower position), brush the rack with a thin layer of vegetable oil, and arrange the mackerel on it. Insert the bowl into the air fryer and run it in the following mode: temperature — 180 degrees, time — 25 minutes.
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Step 6
Place the cooked mackerel on a serving dish, let it cool, and serve.