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Crispy Roasted Spanish Mackerel (Air Fryer)

Crispy Roasted Spanish Mackerel (Air Fryer)

Name: Crispy Roasted Spanish Mackerel (Air Fryer)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 7 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 Fresh Spanish mackerel; to taste Salt; 3 Sichuan peppercorns; 2 Bay leaves; 5 Star anise; to taste BBQ seasoning; to taste White sesame seeds; 3 Peanut oil; 3 Ginger

Other★ Easy12min

Prep 5m ·
Cook 7m ·
2 Servings

IngredientsWhat you'll need for Crispy Roasted Spanish Mackerel (Air Fryer)

	Ingredient	Amount	Notes
	Fresh Spanish mackerel	1
	Salt	to taste
	Sichuan peppercorns	3
	Bay leaves	2
	Star anise	5
	BBQ seasoning	to taste
	White sesame seeds	to taste
	Peanut oil	3
	Ginger	3

A delicious Crispy Roasted Spanish Mackerel (Air Fryer) recipe.

Cooking StepsHow to cook Crispy Roasted Spanish Mackerel (Air Fryer) step by step

Step 1 Detail

Heat a dry wok, add salt, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise petals, and bay leaves. Toast over low heat until lightly golden.
Step 2 Detail

Butterfly the mackerel by cutting along the central bone into 2 fillets. Rub the toasted spice mixture evenly on both sides. Lay ginger slices on top.
Step 3 Detail

Place in a sealed bag and refrigerate overnight.
Step 4 Detail

Wipe off the spice residue with paper towels and pat the fish dry. Spray a flat pan with peanut oil (3 sprays) and pan-sear both sides until lightly charred.
Step 5 Detail

Transfer to the air fryer. Sprinkle a thin layer of BBQ seasoning and white sesame seeds. Air fry at 210°C for 7 minutes.
Step 6 Detail

Done — salty, crispy, and full of savoury flavour!