Air fryer Trout

Air fryer trout Recipe

If you love air fryer salmon you’ll definitely love this air fryer trout. Both are healthy, similar tasting and turn out delicious in the air fryer.

Cooking trout in my air fryer in one of my best air fryer decisions so far. This recipe is hassle free, packed full of flavor and almost hands free and totally beginner friendly.

Cooking air fryer trout with skin in the air fryer

• Is super easy, quick and delicious.This makes it a great option for busy weeknights when you want to prepare a healthy and delicious meal without spending too much time in the kitchen.
• Yields consistent results.
• Makes for a healthy and flavorful low carb meal.
• Ensures you get the effect of oven baked trout without turning on your oven and heating up your house.
• Helps provide your family with a nutritious and healthy fish meal.

Ingredients (with Substitutions)

• Trout (I used Steelhead trout, you can also use rainbow trout fillets, brook trout or any type of trout)
• Old bay seasoning: You can use your favorite store-bought or homemade fish seasoning. Cajun or Creole seasoning will also taste amazing with fish.
• Garlic powder: Sub with onion powder.

How long to cook Trout in air fryer

The trouts got ready in 12 mins at 400°F / 200°C in my non preheated Cosori air fryer. However certain factors may affect the length of time it takes to cook foods in the air fryer. Find some below.

• Preheating: If you preheat, expect these to cook a couple of minutes faster than it did in this post since I didn’t preheat to cook mine.
• Temperature: I cooked this air fryer trouts at 400°F / 200°C. If you cook at a lower temp, like 350°F / 180°C you will likely need to add more time.
• Air fryer brand: Some brands like Ninja tend to cook hotter than some other air fryers. Keep an eye on it to ensure the fish doesn’t overcook.

How to make Trout in the air fryer

This is an overview of the recipe with step by step photos. Scroll down to the end of this post for a printable recipe card with the amount of ingredients and full recipe instructions.

Cooking trouts in the air fryer requires just 2 main simple steps! Season and air fry.

First rinse the fish, pat it dry. Brush some oil on the skinless sides of the trouts. Sprinkle the seasoning generously on it.

Gently Rub it in with your fingers. Transfer to the air fryer basket skin side down. Air fry at 400°F / 200°C for 10 to 12 minutes or until internal temperature is 145°F / 63°C or the fish is firm and flakes easily with a fork.

What to serve with Air fried Trout

There are various options to enjoy air fried trout! I love to serve this easy dinner recipe with air fryer vegetables to keep it low carb. You can also serve with air fryer mushrooms and onions, air fryer cottage fries, baby potatoes, air fryer fried rice and lots more.

How to store and reheat

Air fryer trouts keep well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To make ahead or store leftovers, all you need to do is to let the fish cool down completely then transfer to a clean and dry meal prep bowl and pop into the refrigerator.

Air fried trouts can be frozen too. Transfer cooked and cooled fish into air tight containers and freeze for up to a month.

Air frying Tips

• No need to preheat the air fryer. If you preheat expect the fish to cook faster than stated in this recipe. You would need to adjust the time accordingly. In this case I recommend you start checking for doneness at 8 mins.
• If cooking trout fillets with skin, place skin side down in the air fryer basket. No need to flip.
• Start checking for doneness at the lower time limit to ensure that fish doesn’t get overcooked. The internal temp should be at least 145°F (63°C)

FAQs

Here you’ll find answers to common questions about this recipe. If your question isn’t answered, please leave us a comment below and we’ll gladly answer them.

What is the internal temp for fish?

Wondering what temperature fish should be cooked to for safe consumption? The internal temp as recommended by the FDA is 145°F / 63°C. This is what is referred to as the fish internal temp.

How to know when trout is cooked

Trout is done when the internal temp reaches 145°F / 63°C. If you don’t have a digital meat thermometer (highly recommended) you can use other factors to determine if the fish is done such as color and texture.

Fully cooked trout is firm to touch and flakes easily when poked with a fork. The color will be pale pink as against the deep pink it had when it was fresh. However farm raised trouts will be much paler that wild caught trouts.

Trout vs Salmon what’s the difference?

Trout and and Salmon are similar in color (Deep pinkish-orangish) and are both mild tasting fish, however there are a few key differences to note about these two healthy fish.

Trout is usually found in fresh water while salmon though born in fresh water usually migrate to the ocean.

Trouts are a few inches smaller than Salmon and also have a lot of spout on their skin. Salmon hardly have spots on their skin. Also Salmon has a higher fat content than Trout.