Red Snapper Fillets
Seafood·beginner

Red Snapper Fillets

Yield
Prep
Total
2 fillets
5m
15m
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Air frying red snapper fillets is quick and yields crispy skin and tender flesh. Starting skin-side down helps it crisp up perfectly. You'll find the full recipe with simple seasoning suggestions and easy directions here.

Ingredients

  • 2 red snapper fillets (skin-on)
  • Oil spray
  • Salt and your seasoning of choice
Season it upPairs with Blackening Spice, Chili Lime, Citrus Pepper, or Taco TuesdaySee all seasonings →

Steps

  1. 01Pat dry.
  2. 02Spray with oil and season the flesh side.
  3. 03Place skin-side down in the basket.
  4. 04Ready for the air fryer.
Red snapper has a lean, firm flesh that doesn't flake as easily as cod or tilapia, making it more forgiving in the air fryer. The skin crisps well if you start skin-side down and don't flip. The skin also acts as a natural barrier that prevents the flesh from sticking to the basket grate.
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How to Air Fry It

Temp
Cook
Prep
Flip?
375°F
10m
5m
No
  1. 01Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
  2. 02Pat the snapper fillets completely dry.
  3. 03Spray lightly with oil and apply seasoning rub.
  4. 04Place fillets in the basket, skin side down.
  5. 05Cook for 10 minutes.
  6. 06Check for flakiness with a fork.
  7. 07Let rest for 1 minute before serving.

Lightly spray the basket or tray before cooking.

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Season it up

Pairs well

Meal Prep

Stores 2 days refrigerated. Reheat at 275°F (135°C) for 4-5 minutes. Lean fish, prone to drying; gentle heat only.

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