Name: Air Fryer Mackerel
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 2 whole mackerel (scaled, gutted, and cut into slices) or 4 mackerel fillets; 1 tablespoon ginger and garlic paste; 1 tablespoon bouillon (optional); 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon seasoned salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; ½ teaspoon white pepper; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried parsley; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon cooking oil (high smoke point oil preferred, like avocado or grapeseed oil)

Air Fryer Mackerel

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Air Fryer Mackerel is a quick, healthy, and flavorful dish with crispy skin and tender meat, made using minimal oil. This recipe delivers a perfectly seasoned mackerel that’s easy to prepare and cooks in just 20 minutes, ideal for a nutritious weeknight dinner. Perfect for anyone looking to enjoy fish without the guilt of deep frying.

Author: Amy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 2–4 servings
Category: Main Course
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: Seafood
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

2 whole mackerel (scaled, gutted, and cut into slices) or 4 mackerel fillets

1 tablespoon ginger and garlic paste

1 tablespoon bouillon (optional)

1 teaspoon curry powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon seasoned salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

½ teaspoon white pepper

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 teaspoon dried parsley

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon cooking oil (high smoke point oil preferred, like avocado or grapeseed oil)

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Instructions

Preheat the Air Fryer: Set the Air Fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, combine ginger and garlic paste, bouillon (optional), curry powder, onion powder, paprika, seasoned salt, black pepper, white pepper, thyme, parsley, lemon juice, and oil. Mix well to create the marinade.
Marinate the Mackerel: Coat the mackerel pieces with the marinade using your fingers or a brush. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes (up to 2–3 hours for deeper flavor).
Arrange in the Air Fryer: Place the marinated mackerel pieces in the Air Fryer basket in a single layer. Avoid overlapping to ensure even cooking.
Cook: Air fry the mackerel at 400°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through to ensure even crispiness.
Serve: Remove from the Air Fryer, garnish if desired, and serve immediately with your favorite sides.

Notes

Spicy Variation: Add chili powder or cayenne pepper to the marinade for a kick of heat.

Different Fish: You can substitute mackerel with other fish like tilapia, snapper, or trout.

Citrus Twist: Swap lemon juice for lime for a different flavor profile.

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