Whole Branzino
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Whole Branzino

Temp
Cook
Prep
Flip?
400°F
15m
10m
Yes
gluten-freedairy-freeketowhole30dinnerSpray Surface
Is your air fryer big enough for this?
Size: a whole branzino is 12-14 inches long
Minimum: 5-quart basket or an oven-style air fryer
Pro move: measure your basket before buying the fish
We’ll handle the air frying. But first — where are your whole branzino coming from?

Look at you, star student.

  1. 01

    Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 02

    Score the skin of the cleaned fish on both sides.

  3. 03

    Rub inside and out with oil and the Lemon Herb or Herbs de Provence seasoning.

  4. 04

    Place the whole fish diagonally in the basket.

  5. 05

    Cook for 10 minutes.

  6. 06

    Carefully flip using two spatulas.

  7. 07

    Cook for 5 more minutes until skin is blistered and meat flakes easily.

Season it up

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