Golden Crispy Air Fryer Perch Fillets Ready in 15 Minutes
Crispy, golden perfection in minutes! This quick Air-Fryer-Dinners recipe gives you juicy perch fillets with minimal oil. Perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces perch fillets about 1 lb total
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 tsp paprika smoked or sweet
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
Instructions
- Pat the perch fillets dry with paper towels to ensure maximum crispiness.
- In a small bowl, mix olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create a seasoning paste.
- Brush the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of each perch fillet.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- Arrange the fillets in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don't overlap.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the fish is golden and flakes easily.
- Drizzle with fresh lemon juice and serve immediately for the best texture.