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Crispy Roasted Spanish Mackerel (Air Fryer)
This dish offers a delightful balance of crispy golden fish flakes and tender moist meat inside with sweet savory flavors from the spices and a hint of heat from the Sichuan peppercorns making it perfect for a quick tasty meal. A delicious Crispy Roasted Spanish Mackerel (Air Fryer) recipe.
- Prep
- 5m
- Cook
- 7m
- Total
- 12m
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Spice
- 1/5
- Cuisine
- Chinese
IngredientsWhat you'll need for Crispy Roasted Spanish Mackerel (Air Fryer)
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fresh Spanish mackerel | 1 as needed |
| Salt | to taste |
| Sichuan peppercorns | 3 as needed |
| Bay leaves | 2 as needed |
| Star anise | 5 as needed |
| BBQ seasoning | to taste |
| White sesame seeds | to taste |
| Peanut oil | 3 as needed |
| Ginger | 3 as needed |
- Fresh Spanish mackerel1 as needed
- Saltto taste
- Sichuan peppercorns3 as needed
- Bay leaves2 as needed
- Star anise5 as needed
- BBQ seasoningto taste
- White sesame seedsto taste
- Peanut oil3 as needed
- Ginger3 as needed
Cooking StepsHow to cook Crispy Roasted Spanish Mackerel (Air Fryer) step by step
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Step 1Heat a dry wok, add salt, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise petals, and bay leaves. Toast over low heat until lightly golden.
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Step 2Butterfly 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.
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Step 3Place in a sealed bag and refrigerate overnight.
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Step 4Wipe 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.
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Step 5Transfer to the air fryer. Sprinkle a thin layer of BBQ seasoning and white sesame seeds. Air fry at 210°C for 7 minutes.
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Step 6Done — salty, crispy, and full of savoury flavour!
Crispy Roasted Spanish Mackerel (Air Fryer)
This dish offers a delightful balance of crispy golden fish flakes and tender moist meat inside with sweet savory flavors from the spices and a hint of heat from the Sichuan peppercorns making it perfect for a quick tasty meal. A delicious Crispy Roasted Spanish Mackerel (Air Fryer) recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 as needed Fresh Spanish mackerel
- to taste Salt
- 3 as needed Sichuan peppercorns
- 2 as needed Bay leaves
- 5 as needed Star anise
- to taste BBQ seasoning
- to taste White sesame seeds
- 3 as needed Peanut oil
- 3 as needed Ginger
Instructions
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Heat a dry wok, add salt, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise petals, and bay leaves. Toast over low heat until lightly golden.
-
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.
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Place in a sealed bag and refrigerate overnight.
-
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.
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Transfer to the air fryer. Sprinkle a thin layer of BBQ seasoning and white sesame seeds. Air fry at 210°C for 7 minutes.
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Done — salty, crispy, and full of savoury flavour!
