Source: BarTa, AdobeStockDelicate white fish often requires a careful approach to preserve its texture while avoiding excess fat. An air fryer is perfect for this task! Pike perch cooked in it turns out very juicy and evenly baked. We offer several simple and versatile recipes just for such an occasion!
1. Pike Perch with Onion and Spices in Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockA minimalist recipe that requires almost nothing.
You will need: 1 pike perch carcass, 1 onion, salt, bay leaf, fish spices, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Mix all spices to taste. Gut the fish and place spices, bay leaf, and onion feathers into the belly. If you have time, let the fish marinate in the refrigerator for a few hours. Then place the pike perch on the lower rack of the air fryer, belly up, and bake for 20 minutes at 220-240 degrees.
2. Pike Perch with Sour Cream in Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockA good way to cook fish in portioned pieces.
You will need: 1 pike perch carcass, 4 tbsp sour cream, 2 tsp adjika, salt, spices.
Preparation: Gut and cut the fish into portioned pieces, rub with salt and spices, and leave for 15 minutes. Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper, arrange the pike perch pieces, and spread sour cream over them. Bake for 20-25 minutes at 180 degrees.
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3. Pike Perch with Soy Sauce in Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockIf you add salt, do so carefully because of the soy sauce.
You will need: 1 pike perch carcass, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp olive oil, spices, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Mix soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, and all spices. Cut the gutted fish into portioned pieces and marinate them in the prepared marinade for 20 minutes. Then place the pike perch pieces in the air fryer basket and bake for 20 minutes at 200 degrees.
4. Pike Perch with Onion and Carrots in Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockA classic sautéed vegetable topping is very fitting here!
You will need: 1 pike perch carcass, 2 carrots, 2 onions, 2 cloves garlic, salt, spices, vegetable oil.
Preparation: Gut the pike perch and rub with spices. Chop the onion and garlic, grate the carrots, and sauté the vegetables until soft. Divide the sautéed mixture into three parts and stuff the fish with one part.
Spread the second part of the sautéed mixture on a foil sheet drizzled with vegetable oil, then place the pike perch on this bed. Sprinkle the fish with the remaining vegetables and wrap in foil. Bake for 20-25 minutes in the air fryer at 180-200 degrees.
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5. Pike Perch with Tomatoes and Cheese in Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockWe recommend cooking it in a separate baking dish.
You will need: 1 pike perch carcass, 2 tomatoes, 100-150 g hard cheese or suluguni, 2 tbsp olive oil, salt, spices, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Cut the pike perch into portioned pieces, drizzle with olive oil, season, and let marinate for 10 minutes. Roughly chop the tomatoes and place half of them in the air fryer dish. Then arrange the pike perch, and on top, more tomatoes. Bake for 10 minutes at 200 degrees, then sprinkle with grated cheese and bake for another 5-10 minutes.
6. Breaded Pike Perch in Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockThis interesting dish can even be served for a festive meal!
You will need: 400 g pike perch fillet, 25 g breadcrumbs, 15 g Parmesan, 2 sprigs cilantro, 1 tbsp chopped peanuts, 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, spices.
Preparation: Mix breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, finely chopped cilantro, and peanuts. Put everything into a blender, pour in the oil, and blend until it forms a paste. Season and place the pike perch fillet in the air fryer basket, then add the resulting sauce on top. Bake for about 12-15 minutes at 200 degrees.
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7. Pike Perch with Vegetables in Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockA complete main course that needs nothing else.
You will need: 800 g pike perch, 1 eggplant, 1 zucchini, 2 bell peppers, 2 tomatoes, 1 onion, 1/2 lemon, 4 tbsp olive oil, salt, spices, aromatic herbs.
Preparation: Roughly chop and mix the vegetables with olive oil and spices, then place them in a dish. Cut the pike perch into portioned pieces, drizzle with lemon juice, season, and arrange on top. Bake for 25-30 minutes in the air fryer at 180 degrees.
8. Pike Perch Fillet with Cheese in Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockA nutritious and delicious dish, perfect for lunch or dinner.
You will need: 500 g pike perch fillet, 1 bell pepper, 1 onion, 100 g hard cheese, 100 ml sour cream, 50 ml cream, olive oil, dill, salt, spices.
Preparation: Cut the fish into portioned pieces and marinate them in 1 tbsp oil with spices. Separately, thinly slice and lightly sauté the onion with bell pepper. Arrange the pike perch fillet in a single layer in the air fryer basket, then add the fried vegetables on top.
Mix sour cream, cream, chopped dill, and spices, and spread this sauce over the dish. Bake for 10 minutes in the air fryer at 200 degrees, then sprinkle with grated cheese and bake for another 7-10 minutes.
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9. Pike Perch with Mayonnaise and Mustard in Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockThis recipe can be used for both fillet and pieces of pike perch.
You will need: 500 g pike perch, 1 onion, 100 g hard cheese, 100 g mayonnaise or thick yogurt, 25 g grainy mustard, 1/2 lemon, salt, spices.
Preparation: Cut the pike perch into pieces, drizzle with lemon juice, and season to taste. Place them in the air fryer basket and arrange onion rings on top. Mix mayonnaise, grainy mustard, and spices, and spread the resulting sauce over the fish. Sprinkle with grated cheese and bake for approximately 15-20 minutes at 220-230 degrees.
10. Spicy Pike Perch in Air Fryer
Source: AdobeStockVery tasty and appetizing – thanks to the spices and additions.
You will need: 1 pike perch carcass, 1 lemon, 1 chili pepper, 2 bunches dill, 2 cloves garlic, 2 cm ginger root, 3 tbsp soy sauce, ground black pepper, ground coriander.
Preparation: Fillet the pike perch and place it in the air fryer dish, preferably lined with foil or parchment paper. Chop the dill, half of the ginger, garlic, and chili, mix everything, and sprinkle over the fish. Arrange thin lemon slices on top and bake for about 20 minutes at 200 degrees.
During this time, chop and lightly sauté the remaining ginger, garlic, and chili, pour in the soy sauce and a little lemon juice, heat for 1 minute, and remove the sauce from the heat. Pour it over the cooked fish and serve.