What matters
Do not leave sardines at room temperature before preparation.
Everyday cooking Recipe
Air fryer sardines with garlic
Air fryer sardine fillets with garlic and parsley. Use fresh deboned fish, pat dry and cook skin side down in two loose batches.
Total time
34 min
Calories
267 kcal
Servings
2 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Small fillets cook quickly
Two fish servings without bread or salad. Weigh edible raw fillets, not whole fish with heads and backbones. Canned sardines are not equivalent.
Mediterranean Cuisine
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Recipe
Air fryer sardines with garlic
Air fryer sardine fillets with garlic and parsley. Use fresh deboned fish, pat dry and cook skin side down in two loose batches.
Ingredients
2 servings
Method
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1
Prepare
Check fillets for bones, pat dry and keep chilled until cooking. Mix oil with garlic, salt and pepper.
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2
Mix and season
Oil fillets thinly. Use a suitable shallow tray if small fillets could fall through the rack. Place skin down without overlapping. Use a heatproof dish suitable for the appliance, leaving space around it for airflow. Do not preheat with loose paper.
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3
Cook
If required by the manufacturer, preheat for 3 minutes at 180 °C. Cook two batches about 8 minutes each at 180 °C. Check thin ends early. Thickest fillet centres must be cooked through too; extend if needed. Check that the thickest part reaches at least 70 °C for 2 minutes; continue cooking if needed.
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4
Check and serve
Lift with a wide spatula. Add parsley and lemon on the plate. Watch for fine remaining bones while eating.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air fryer sardines with garlic
Serving guidance
Two small fish servings; plan a filling side separately.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Add finely chopped thyme sparingly instead of parsley.
Mix a little paprika into the seasoned oil.
Nutrition per serving
267kcal
0.3 gCarbohydrates
29.3 gProtein
16.3 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air fryer sardines with garlic
Not with this method; they are already cooked and often packed in oil or sauce.
For this method leave it on to support the delicate fillets.
No, leave skin side down. Rough shaking would break them.
Not guaranteed. Check during preparation and eating for fine remaining bones.
Keep cooking