The air fryer is an ideal kitchen appliance for making easy recipes without having to get out the cookware or the classic fryer. In addition to its ease of use, this cooking tool takes up little counter space and food cooks much faster than in a conventional oven. The air fryer uses less energy and the result is superior, as the convection cooking method is done in the very compact container. Recipes suitable for the air fryer contain very little oil: it allows you to cook low-fat proteins and transform their texture, minimizing the negative impact that traditional frying can have on our health.

When it comes to making a healthy choice for your next meal, fish and seafood immediately come to mind. Baked fish recipes are often the easiest and quickest way to make them at the end of a busy day.

Air fryer salmon fillet

For a tender and slightly caramelized salmon fillet with a hint of Asian flavor, use this quick and easy marinade recipe:

  • Mix equal parts soy sauce and maple syrup, add a dash of hot sauce like Sriracha, a little garlic and finely chopped ginger and marinate your salmon fillets for about 20 minutes.
  • Lightly spray the air fryer cooking surface with oil to prevent the fish from sticking; arrange the fillets with as much space as possible between them to allow hot air to circulate around them; and, depending on the thickness of your pieces, cook them for 5 to 8 minutes at 400 degrees.

Accompanied by delicious brown rice seasoned with a few drops of sesame oil and good steamed vegetables that are still crunchy, it's a healthy, tasty and so easy meal!

Pieces of lacquered salmon on a black plate

Shrimp with air fryer

Preparing frozen shrimp in an air fryer is so easy you don't even need a recipe—it's child's play! The cooking method only varies depending on the type and size of the shrimp. Here's a quick guide to cooking shrimp:

  • If already cooked, medium size, with or without shell: 6 to 7 minutes at 350 degrees
  • If raw, medium sized, with or without shell: 8 to 10 minutes at 350 degrees
  • If raw jumbo shrimp, with or without shell: 10 minutes at 350 degrees

There's no need to thaw the shrimp before air frying them . Make sure to place them in a single layer for optimal cooking. To season your shrimp, place them on a baking sheet or plate, spray them with a little oil, and coat them with your favorite spice blend.

Spice blends from l’épicier Roasted garlic and peppers, Greek style, or Montreal chicken shrimp pair very well with the sweetness of shrimp. Use them as a protein in a meal salad, in tacos, as an appetizer, for lunches... They are so easy to prepare! Always keep some in the freezer to help you out when you have less time to cook.

3 tacos filled with grilled shrimp, chili, cilantro and cheese

Fish and chips to the air fryer

Classic fish and chips is always deep-fried when ordered in a restaurant, and it's hard to resist! For enjoying it at home, there's always the option of ready-to-cook breaded fish fillets, a quick and easy solution. Just a few extra minutes are all it takes to prepare this type of dish with fresh or frozen fish; you can experiment with your favorite flavors and develop your own signature recipe.

The breading technique is very easy to execute. You need to prepare three shallow containers, each containing one of the three necessary ingredients: flour, an egg beaten with a little milk to make the chosen breadcrumbs stick (regular, whole wheat, panko, etc.). This is where it will be easy to adapt the recipe to your tastes: add a mixture of spices to the flour and the breadcrumbs. You can create one with Greek, Cajun, Mexican, Spanish flavors... be creative!

You will need to adjust the cooking time depending on the thickness of your fish pieces: between 8 and 10 minutes, in your preheated air fryer for a few minutes at 400 degrees. Check the cooking and extend it by a few minutes if necessary.

A firm-fleshed white fish is ideal for this recipe: cod, haddock, pangasius, tilapia, they are all available frozen when you next order from us. l’épicier.

Breaded fish dish with fries and 2 lemon slices on a wooden board


You'll appreciate the versatility of your air fryer even more when you try these quick and easy recipes, because this tool is much more than a healthier version of frying food: it's a veritable mini convection oven that produces amazing results with a variety of different ingredients.

sources:
www.everydayfamilycooking.com/frozen-shrimp-in-air-fryer/