Air Fryer Pompano
A whole air fryer pompano is proof that the best fish recipes are the simplest. You season the fish, drop it in the basket, and about 15 minutes later the skin is crisp and blistered while the flesh underneath stays buttery and moist, with no pan to scrub and no oil splattering your stove.
Ingredients
- 1 whole pompano about 1 to 1.5 lbs, scaled and gutted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ lemon plus wedges to serve
Instructions
- Pat the whole pompano very dry inside and out, then cut 2 to 3 shallow slashes into each side.
- Rub the fish all over with the 1 tablespoon olive oil, then season inside and out with the 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Squeeze the ½ lemon over the top.
- Place the fish in the air fryer basket and air fry at 400°F for 15 to 18 minutes, flipping halfway, until the skin is crisp and the flesh flakes easily at 145°F.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
Tip: Pat the fish very dry and score the sides so the skin crisps instead of steaming, and pull it right at 145°F so it stays moist.
Notes
Fillets For pompano fillets, reduce the time to about 8 to 10 minutes at 400°F.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for a few minutes to re-crisp the skin.
Other fish Branzino, snapper, trout, or tilapia work with the same method; adjust the time for size.
Pro tip Add fresh herbs or lemon slices into the cavity for extra flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 346kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 47gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 134mgSodium: 1235mgPotassium: 1153mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 149IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 163mgIron: 2mg
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