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Air Fryer Flounder

Quick air-fried flounder fillets seasoned with lemon, garlic, paprika, and Italian seasoning, finished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 4 flounder fillets4 to 6 oz each skinless
  • 1/2 teaspoonkosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoonblack pepper
  • 3 tablespoonsolive oil
  • 1 1/2 tablespoonsfreshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 clovesgarlicminced
  • 1/2 teaspoonpaprika
  • 3/4 teaspoonItalian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoonfresh parsleychopped
  • 4 lemon wedges

Instructions

Instructions

  • Pat the 4 flounder fillets dry with paper towels.
  • Place the fillets on a plate or tray and evenly sprinkle both sides with the 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning until combined.
  • Brush the seasoning mixture evenly over both sides of each fillet.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 360°F (about 3 minutes).
  • Arrange the seasoned fillets in a single layer in the air fryer basket, leaving space between each fillet for air circulation.
  • Air fry at 360°F for 7 to 10 minutes, checking at 7 minutes. The fish is done when opaque throughout and flakes easily with a fork.
  • Transfer the fillets to serving plates, top each fillet with a lemon wedge, and sprinkle the 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley evenly over the fillets.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Small Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Basting brush
  • air fryer basket
  • Paper Towels