Air Fryer Branzino Fillets

These air fryer branzino fillets are cooked straight from frozen—no thawing needed! You’ll love how the air fryer delivers perfectly browned, moist, and flaky fish in just minutes. This is the easiest way to enjoy restaurant-quality seafood right at home, with simple seasoning and minimal prep.
Ingredients
- 3 pcs frozen branzino fillets (Trader Joe’s or similar)
- 1/8 tbsp salt (to taste)
- 1/8 tbsp black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- 1
Place frozen branzino fillets in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- 2
Set air fryer to 400°F and cook for 12 minutes.
- 3
After cooking, check internal temperature with an instant-read thermometer—it should be at least 145°F.
- 4
If not fully cooked, air fry for a few more minutes.
- 5
Carefully remove the fillets from the air fryer.
- 6
Sprinkle with salt and pepper (or any desired seasonings) after cooking.
- 7
Serve and enjoy!
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This recipe comes from melaniecooks.com. Their page has the author’s own photos, notes and tips — the best place to cook it from.
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