Mackerel in an air fryer
Description
For cooking fish in an air fryer, choose small fish so they fit entirely in the appliance's basket; otherwise, you'll need to cut them into pieces. You can marinate mackerel in advance in soy sauce or any other marinade of your choice. Avoid adding coarsely ground spices and herbs, as they will burn and char. It's better to use salt, pepper, sauces, and marinades.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the listed ingredients. Rinse the mackerel in water and thaw if the fish was purchased frozen.
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Step 2
Cut open the bellies and remove the innards, making sure to scrape off the black membrane inside — it is bitter. Rinse the carcasses once more inside and out, then dry with paper towels.
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Step 3
Rub the mackerel with salt and ground black pepper inside and out. If you plan to marinate the fish, rub it with soy sauce or another marinade and let it sit for 30-40 minutes at room temperature.
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Step 4
Line the air fryer tray with parchment paper and brush it with vegetable oil. If you don't have parchment paper, simply grease the tray itself to prevent the fish from sticking during baking. Place the mackerel on the tray and turn on the appliance for 25 minutes at 180 degrees. If you're baking mackerel cut into pieces, reduce the temperature to 180 degrees and shorten the cooking time to 15–20 minutes.
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Step 5
After the specified time, the mackerel in the air fryer will be completely ready—the kitchen will fill with an incredible aroma.
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Step 6
Place the fish onto a plate using a silicone spatula and serve with your choice of side dish: porridge, salad, pickled vegetables, etc. Enjoy your meal!