Crispy Air Fryer Bass With Lemon Butter
Make crispy air fryer bass with lemon butter in 15 minutes. This Air-Fryer-Healthy-Lean dinner is flaky, golden, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Small Bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 fillets bass fillets pat dry
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp butter melted
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, melted butter, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and paprika until fully combined.
- Pat the bass fillets completely dry with paper towels. Brush the garlic butter mixture generously over both sides of each fillet.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes. Lightly spray the basket with non-stick cooking spray.
- Arrange the bass fillets in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they do not overlap for even cooking.
- Air fry at 400°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove immediately and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top before serving.