Golden Air Fryer Rainbow Trout Recipe - Crispy & Lean
Discover this perfectly flaky air fryer rainbow trout recipe with a crispy skin. It's a quick, protein-packed dinner that's perfect for Air Fryer Healthy & Lean meal plans.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Kitchen Tongs
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 rainbow trout fillets skin-on, about 6 oz each
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 tsp paprika smoked or sweet
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried dill
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Pat the rainbow trout fillets completely dry with paper towels and brush them lightly with olive oil.
- In a small bowl, mix together paprika, garlic powder, dried dill, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Season the trout fillets generously on both sides, focusing on the flesh, and place them skin-side down in the air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 400°F for 8-10 minutes until the skin is crispy and the flesh flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges for a bright, healthy finish.