🐟 Fish
Baby Herring in Air Fryer with Cornmeal – Crispy and Quick Recipe
Crispy baby herring cooked in air fryer with cornmeal and spices, served with a fresh parsley and garlic sauce.
🥘 Ingredients
baby herring (fresh or frozen) — 800 g (1.76 lb)
oil — 1 tablespoon
cornmeal — 3 tablespoons
onion flakes — ½ teaspoon
garlic powder — ½ teaspoon
sweet paprika — ¼ teaspoon
oregano — ¼ teaspoon
salt — to taste
pepper — to taste
parsley — ½ bunch
garlic cloves — 5-6
lemon juice — from ½ lemon
👨🍳 Steps
1Clean the fish by removing entrails and heads, then rinse well under cold running water.
2Dry the fish thoroughly with paper towels – any moisture will prevent the cornmeal and spices from sticking.
3Place the fish in a bowl, sprinkle with salt and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Mix well so each fish is coated with a thin layer of oil.
4In a small bowl, mix cornmeal, onion flakes, garlic powder, sweet paprika, oregano, and pepper.
5Sprinkle the cornmeal mixture over the fish and mix until each piece is evenly coated.
6Arrange the fish in the air fryer basket in a single layer, leaving a little space between pieces for air circulation. Cook at 190°C (375°F) for 15 minutes.
7While the fish cooks, prepare the sauce: press the garlic cloves, finely chop the parsley, and combine them in a bowl with salt, lemon juice, and a splash of cold water.
8Serve the herring warm or cold, alongside the parsley garlic sauce and a green salad.
🛒 Shopping List
800g baby herring (fresh or frozen), 1 tbsp oil, 3 tbsp cornmeal, ½ tsp onion flakes, ½ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp sweet paprika, ¼ tsp oregano, salt to taste, pepper to taste, ½ bunch parsley, 5-6 garlic cloves, ½ lemon (juice)