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Air Fryer Whole Fish

This air fryer whole black sea bass is a simple, show-stopping main dish - and it's done in under 20 minutes.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer black sea bass, air fryer whole fish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 165kcal
Author Snacking in Sneakers

Ingredients

  • 1 lb whole black sea bass gutted and scaled
  • ½ tbsp olive oil
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ lemon sliced
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary

Instructions

  • Rub the black sea bass with the olive oil, then season with the salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Stuff the inside of the fish with the lemon slices and rosemary.
  • Place the fish in the air fryer basket. Air fry at 400 for approximately 15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through (flesh will be flaky white and internal temperature will reach 145 degrees F).
  • When done, remove the lemon and rosemary and enjoy!

Notes

The nutrition analysis below assumes a whole fish will yield about 40-50% edible filet.
Nutrition analysis (approximate per serving): 165 calories, 9 g fat, 1.5 g saturated fat, 350 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, 0 g fiber, 0 g sugar, 20 g protein, Vitamin D: 0%, Calcium: 2%, Iron: 2%, Potassium: 7%

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcal