Air Fryer Snapper with Old Bay and Veggies
Air fryer snapper with veggies is an easy, high-protein meal that’s ready in no time. For the best texture, use thin white fish fillets like snapper or hogfish. The air fryer gives them a crispy, golden brown crust while keeping the inside tender and flaky. Serve with fresh vegetables like cauliflower or broccoli for a balanced, nutrient-packed dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound snapper or other thin white fish fillets, defrosted
- 1 head cauliflower, trimmed and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning, divided
- 1 ½ tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
- sea salt
- black pepper
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
FOR THE CAULIFLOWER
- Trim the cauliflower and cut into bite-size pieces.
- Add olive oil, ½ teaspoon salt, a few grinds of black pepper, and a big pinch of Old Bay to a large mixing bowl; whisk.
- Add cauliflower and toss with tongs.
- Pour the cauliflower into your air fryer basket.
- Air fry at 390°F for 8 to 10 minutes, without overcrowding the basket.
- Remove the cauliflower and set aside.
FOR THE FISH
- Wash and pat dry the fish with paper towels. Season the fish with salt and pepper, Old Bay seasoning, and dot with cubes of butter.
- Air fry at 390°F for 6-10 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
- Serve cauliflower with fish. Garnish with chopped herbs such as parsley, basil, or cilantro. Serve with a lemon wedge.
Notes
This recipe is for a pound of fish. A serving size is 6 to 8 ounces meaning 2 hungry adults need one pound of snapper. If you are light eaters, a pound of fish will feed 3 people.
Low-Sodium recommendation
If you're on a low-sodium diet, use Mrs. Dash's original flavor on both sides of the fish and skip the salt.
Nutrition
Calories: 432.9kcalCarbohydrates: 15.6gProtein: 51.3gTotal Fat: 20.3gSaturated Fat: 8.1gCholesterol: 136mgSodium: 206mgPotassium: 1560.8mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5.6g
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