Description
Experience the rich flavors of the Mediterranean with these perfectly cooked air fryer sardines.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh sardines, cleaned
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- 1 lemon cut into wedges
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, lemon zest, and salt.
- Coat the cleaned sardines evenly with the seasoning mixture.
- Place sardines in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry for 8-10 minutes or until fish is crispy and cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add cayenne pepper to the seasoning mix.
- Serve with a side of Mediterranean salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Fryer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg