Source: New Africa, AdobeStockAn air fryer is the perfect helper for baking river fish. Thanks to powerful convection, crucian carp gets the same crispy crust as in a frying pan, but with minimal oil, and the meat remains juicy. To avoid trouble with small bones, be sure to make frequent transverse cuts on the backs. And here's a great collection of recipes!
1. Crucian Carp Baked with Lemon in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockA basic method to enjoy the pure taste of fish without extra calories.
You will need: 2-3 crucian carp, 1/2 lemon, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, sea salt, mixed peppers.
Preparation: Clean and gut the fish, make incisions, and rub the carcasses with salt and pepper. Then, sprinkle the crucian carp with lemon juice, lightly brush with vegetable oil, and place on the middle rack of the air fryer. Cook for 20-25 minutes at 200 degrees Celsius until golden.
2. Crucian Carp with Garlic and Paprika in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockThis marinade gives crucian carp a vibrant color and an incredibly tempting aroma.
You will need: 3 crucian carp, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, salt.
Preparation: Mix olive oil, salt, paprika, and garlic pressed through a garlic press. Gut and clean the crucian carp, make incisions, and rub them with the prepared marinade. Leave for 15 minutes, then bake for 15-20 minutes in the air fryer at 200 degrees Celsius.
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3. Crucian Carp with Ginger in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockA marinade with Asian notes that perfectly complements the sweet meat of crucian carp.
You will need: 3-4 crucian carp, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 10 g grated ginger, 1 tsp honey, salt, spices.
Preparation: Mix soy sauce, honey, and ginger. Gut and clean the crucian carp, make incisions, and rub the carcasses with salt and spices, then brush with the marinade. Leave the crucian carp for 20-30 minutes and bake for 25-30 minutes in the air fryer at 190 degrees Celsius.
4. Baked Crucian Carp in Sour Cream in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockServe with fresh vegetables and herbs – no one can resist!
You will need: 4 crucian carp, 1-2 onions, 60 g sour cream, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, spices, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Clean and rinse the fish, rub it with salt, spices, and aromatic herbs inside and out. Slice the onion into rings, place in a baking dish, and arrange the crucian carp on top. Drizzle everything with olive oil and spread with sour cream. Bake for 30-35 minutes in the air fryer at 190 degrees Celsius.
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5. Crucian Carp with Herbs in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockExtremely tender and diet-friendly meat without any unnecessary additives.
You will need: 2-3 crucian carp, 1 bunch dill, 1 bunch parsley, 1 tbsp lemon juice, salt, spices.
Preparation: Gut, clean, and rub the fish with salt and spices. Make incisions on the sides and finely chop the herbs separately. Stuff the incisions and bellies with herbs, sprinkle everything with lemon juice, then bake the crucian carp for approximately 30 minutes in the air fryer at 200 degrees Celsius. If desired, you can wrap them in foil.
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6. Crucian Carp Baked in Mustard Sauce in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockDepending on the mustard chosen – the taste will be different every time.
You will need: 3-4 crucian carp, 1 tbsp grainy mustard, 1 tsp hot mustard, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, salt.
Preparation: Mix both types of mustard, oil, and lemon juice. Clean, gut, and make incisions on the sides of the crucian carp, salt, and rub with the mustard mixture. Let the fish marinate for 15 minutes, then bake for 20-25 minutes in the air fryer at 190 degrees Celsius.
7. Crucian Carp in Kefir in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockAnother wonderful recipe for a simple marinade!
You will need: 4 crucian carp, 100 ml kefir, 2 onions, 1 bunch of herbs, salt, spices.
Preparation: Finely chop and mash the onion with salt, add chopped herbs, spices, and pour kefir over everything. Clean and gut the crucian carp carcasses, and marinate them for half an hour. Then lightly pat the crucian carp dry from the remaining marinade and bake for 20 minutes in the air fryer at 190 degrees Celsius.
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8. Baked Crucian Carp with Potatoes in an Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockA hearty main course for a family dinner.
You will need: 4 crucian carp, 5 potatoes, 1 onion, 1 carrot, 100 g mayonnaise or sour cream, vegetable oil, salt, spices, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Thinly slice the vegetables and mix with vegetable oil and spices. Place in a baking dish, and add the cleaned and prepared crucian carp carcasses on top. You can also rub them with spices. Cook everything together for 35-40 minutes in the air fryer at 180 degrees Celsius.