Air Fryer Rainbow Trout Recipes

PAN-FRIED RAINBOW TROUT

Steps:

• Clean and pat dry the fish. Sprinkle the fish on the outside and in the cavity with the lemon juice, salt and pepper. Dredge in the flour.
• Melt the butter in a saute pan and saute on medium heat for 5 - 10 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the fish. The flesh should be white and flake easily when done. Take care not to overcook.
• Remove the fish to a platter. Swirl the remaining butter in the pan (add more if there is not enough) and add the parsley. Swirl a bit more until the parsley is thoroughly coated in butter. Pour over the fish and serve.

TROUT AMANDINE

Steps:

• Rinse and pat dry trout. Season inside and out with salt and pepper to taste. Dredge trout in flour.
• Heat 2 tablespoons butter in large skillet over high heat until melted. Add trout and brown both sides. Lower heat to medium and cook for about 5 minutes on each side or until cooked through. Remove trout to a serving plate and keep warm.
• Wipe out pan and add 2 tablespoons butter. Cook butter over medium heat until it just begins to brown. Add the almonds and brown.
• Pour sauce and almonds over fish and sprinkle with lemon juice and parsley. Garnish with fresh lemon slices.

BAKED RAINBOW TROUT FISH FILLETS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Put the rainbow trout fillets on a baking sheet in a single layer, skin side down.
• Brush the rainbow trout fillets with melted butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
• Put the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 10 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

AIR FRYER FISH

Steps:

• If using frozen fish fillets, defrost them. Drizzle with olive oil, and make sure that the fish is well coated with oil.
• In a shallow dish, mix the bread crumbs with paprika, chili powder, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and salt.
• Coat each fish fillet in bread crumbs, and transfer to your air fryer basket.
• Cook in the air fryer at 390°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes. After the first 8-10 minutes, open the air fryer and flip the fish fillets on the other side then continue cooking.

ZESTY RANCH AIR FRYER FISH FILLETS

Steps:

• Preheat your air fryer to 350 F.
• Mix the panko/breadcrumbs and the ranch dressing mix together. Add in the oil and keep stirring until the mixture becomes loose and crumbly.
• Dip the fish fillets into the egg, letting the excess drip off.
• Dip the fish fillets into the crumb mixture, making sure to coat them evenly and thoroughly.
• Place into your air fryer carefully.
• Cook for 12-13 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fillets.
• Remove and serve. Squeeze the lemon wedges over the fish if desired.

AIR FRYER PECAN CRUSTED TROUT

Steps:

• Using a paper towel, dry your trout fillets, then season with salt and black pepper.
• Start by combining the breadcrumbs, pecans, olive oil, basil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Mix well. Press the trout into the coating mixture.
• Spray your air fryer basket with cooking spray, and then set your trout in the basket. Spray the tops with cooking spray. Set the temperature to 400 degrees F for 8-10 minutes.
• Check the internal temperature of the fish. Before removing it from the air fryer basket, the internal temperature should be 145 degrees F.
• Plate, serve, and enjoy!

GARLIC BUTTER RAINBOW TROUT IN FOIL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Cut a sheet of foil large enough to wrap the trout completely.
• Cover the baking sheet with the aluminum foil, and place the trout fillet in the center.
• Fold up all 4 sides of the foil.
• Then, season the trout with salt and pepper.
• Drizzle the melted butter over the trout until evenly coated.
• Top with minced garlic and fresh minced dill.
• Fold the sides of the foil over the trout. Cover it completely.
• Bake for about 13 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
• Then, open the foil, and broil for 3 minutes.