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Air Frying Pickerel

Air Frying Pickerel

By: Larry's Catch 4.89(32 reviews)

Learn how to air fry pickerel perfectly with high heat and precise timing for light, flaky texture and clean, delicate flavour every time.

TIME
TIME
10 min
SERVINGS
SERVINGS
2 ppl
DIFFICULTY
DIFFICULTY
Easy
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Ingredients & Materials

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  • Wild Pickerel
  • Neutral oil or olive oil
  • Sea salt
  • Fresh cracked black pepper
  • Optional: lemon wedges
  • Optional: fresh herbs (parsley, dill, or chives)
  • Air fryer
  • Paper towels
  • Fish spatula or tongs

Instructions

  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F (204°C) if required.
  2. Pat pickerel fillets completely dry with paper towels.
  3. Lightly coat with oil and season with salt and fresh cracked pepper.
  4. Place fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer with space between pieces.
  5. Air fry for 6–8 minutes depending on thickness (about 8–10 minutes per inch guideline).
  6. Check for doneness — fish should flake easily while remaining tender.
  7. Remove when internal temperature reaches 120–125°F (49–52°C).
  8. Rest briefly; residual heat will finish cooking.

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