8 Irresistible Air Fryer Mackerel Recipes to Feed the Whole Family

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The best mackerel is baked, and doing it in an air fryer is even easier than in an oven. When cooked correctly, it remains juicy inside and develops an appetizing crust outside. Mackerel also has a rich flavor of its own and is quite fatty, so it's almost impossible to overcook. We're sharing 8 excellent recipes!

1. Mackerel with Paprika in an Air Fryer

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Fish and a few spices – that's all you need!

You will need: 500 g mackerel, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, spices.

Preparation: Mix vegetable oil with salt, paprika, and spices. Thoroughly rub this mixture onto the cleaned mackerel, then place it on the lower rack of the air fryer and bake for about 20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.

2. Mackerel with Soy Sauce in an Air Fryer

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A simple marinade that will make mackerel even juicier and more aromatic.

You will need: 1 mackerel, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, ground black pepper, ground coriander, paprika, oregano, other spices to taste.

Preparation: Fillet the mackerel and make incisions on the skin. Mix soy sauce, olive oil, and all spices, then thoroughly coat the fish with the resulting mixture. Cook for 15-20 minutes in the air fryer at 200 degrees Celsius.

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3. Baked Mackerel in Foil in an Air Fryer

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An alternative baking method – everything cooks very quickly and without much hassle.

You will need: 1 mackerel, 2 bay leaves, salt, spices.

Preparation: Cut the mackerel along the spine, open it like a book, gut and rinse. Remove the backbone, rub the fish with salt and spices inside and out, and insert bay leaves into the cut. Close the "book," wrap the mackerel in foil, and bake for 20 minutes in the air fryer at 180 degrees Celsius with medium fan speed.

4. Baked Mackerel with Lemon in an Air Fryer

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This recipe will win your heart with its simplicity and speed of preparation.

You will need: 1 mackerel, 1/2 lemon, salt, spices, aromatic herbs.

Preparation: Clean, gut, and rub the mackerel with spices to taste. Place lemon slices into the belly and bake the fish for approximately 30 minutes in the air fryer at 160 degrees Celsius.

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5. Mackerel with Onion in an Air Fryer

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You can also add a few sprigs of dill or rosemary.

You will need: 2 mackerel, 1 onion, 1/2 lemon, vegetable oil, salt, spices.

Preparation: Gut the fish and sprinkle the fish bodies with lemon juice, rub them with oil and spices, and refrigerate for 1-2 hours. After that, place each fish on a separate sheet of foil and add sliced onion. Wrap the foil and cook the mackerel for about 30 minutes on the lower rack of the air fryer at 200-220 degrees Celsius.

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6. Smoked Mackerel in an Air Fryer

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Who would have thought it's so easy to prepare even at home!

You will need: 2 mackerel, 25-30 ml liquid smoke, 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp vegetable oil, 100 g alder wood chips.

Preparation: Rub the gutted mackerel with salt and leave it for 15 minutes. After that, brush the fish with liquid smoke inside and out. Line the bottom of the air fryer with foil, form small edges from it, sprinkle the wood chips, and also lightly drizzle with liquid smoke. Place the oiled rack, put the mackerel on it, and cook everything for 25 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.

7. Mackerel in Honey-Mustard Marinade in an Air Fryer

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Great for everyday meals and festive tables alike.

You will need: 1 mackerel, 50 ml olive oil, 15 ml lemon juice, 20-30 g honey, 10 g Dijon mustard.

Preparation: Fillet the mackerel, mix all marinade ingredients, and thoroughly coat the fish with it. Cover with cling film and leave to marinate for half an hour. After that, place it on parchment paper in the air fryer tray and pour the remaining marinade over it. Cook the mackerel for about 20 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius.

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8. Mackerel in Tomato Sauce in an Air Fryer

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An accessible and interesting recipe that every hostess should know.

You will need: 600 g mackerel, 30 g tomato paste, 20 g mayonnaise or sour cream, 10 g mustard, salt, spices.

Preparation: Mix all marinade ingredients and rub it onto the gutted mackerel inside and out. After that, wrap it in foil and bake for 30 minutes in the air fryer at 200 degrees Celsius. Additionally, you can drizzle the foil with vegetable oil to ensure the fish doesn't stick.