Flounder Fillets
Protein·intermediate

Flounder Fillets

Yield
Prep
Total
2 fillets
5m
13m
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Flounder is delicate, but your air fryer makes it surprisingly easy. Parchment paper is essential to keep the fish from sticking. This foolproof recipe walks you through air frying flounder perfectly, with tips for seasoning and serving.

Ingredients

  • 2 flounder fillets
  • Oil or melted butter
  • Salt, pepper, lemon juice, fresh herbs (dill or parsley)
  • Parchment paper
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Steps

  1. 01Place a piece of parchment paper in the air fryer basket. Flounder is extremely delicate and will stick and fall apart without it.
  2. 02Pat the fillets dry.
  3. 03Brush with oil or melted butter. Season with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon.
  4. 04Place the fillets on the parchment.
  5. 05Ready for the air fryer.
Flounder is one of the most delicate fish you can cook. Don't flip it. Don't move it. Don't look at it funny. The parchment paper is non-negotiable. Without it, the fillet welds itself to the basket and tears apart when you try to remove it. Cook it, slide the parchment out, and serve.
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How to Air Fry It

Temp
Cook
Prep
Flip?
350°F
8m
5m
No
  1. 01Preheat air fryer to 350°F (175°C).
  2. 02Pat flounder fillets dry and brush lightly with oil.
  3. 03Season gently with herbs and citrus.
  4. 04Place a piece of parchment paper in the basket.
  5. 05Lay fillets on the parchment and cook for 8 minutes.
  6. 06Remove carefully with a wide spatula.

Lightly spray the basket or tray before cooking.

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