Air Fryer Sardines
Sardines are a great source of lean protein and omega-3 fatty acids, which are important for maintaining heart health. They’re also low in mercury and high in calcium. Plus, they’re one of the cheapest types of seafood you can buy. If you want to try cooking with sardines but aren’t sure how to get started, this recipe is a great place to start. Air fryer sardines are simple to make and taste delicious!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 Fresh sardines (halved, deheaded)
- 1.5 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Dried rosemary
- ¼ tsp Black pepper
- 1 Lemon zest (1 lemon)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 385 degrees Fahrenheit.
- While the air fryer is preheating, rinse the sardines and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- Zest a lemon into a small bowl. Add the salt, olive oil, rosemary, garlic powder, and black pepper, and mix until well combined.
- Rub the lemon mixture all over the sardines.
- Oil the air fryer basket with a pastry brush.
- Place the sardines in the air fryer basket and cook for 7 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 456kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 38gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 582mgPotassium: 524mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 339IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 633mgIron: 2mg
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