Crispy Air Fryer Sardine Skewers with Savory Red Sauce Recipe
Hey foodies! Looking for a quick and delightful seafood dish for a cozy dinner? Look no further! In this easy and flavorful recipe, we'll be making sardines with a zesty red sauce, threaded onto skewers, and prepared in an air fryer. It's a perfect combination of convenience and deliciousness.
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Preparation time:
15 minutes
Difficulty:
Easy
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of fresh sardines, cleaned and gutted
- 1 cup of red sauce (your favorite homemade or store-bought)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
Steps to follow:
- Preheat the air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the cleaned sardines with salt and pepper.
- Thread the sardines onto the soaked skewers, leaving some space between each fish.
- Brush the sardines with the red sauce, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Place the skewers in the air fryer basket, ensuring they are not overcrowded.
- Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the sardines are cooked through, with a slightly crispy exterior.
- Serve hot with additional red sauce for dipping, if desired.
Tricks and tips:
- Ensure the air fryer basket is not overcrowded to allow proper air circulation around the sardines.
- Check the sardines frequently during the cooking process to avoid overcooking.
- Experiment with different flavors by using various types of red sauce or adding herbs and spices to the sardines.
Benefits of the ingredients used:
Sardines are a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids, essential for heart health and brain function. The red sauce adds a flavorful punch and is rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant known for its potential health benefits.
Thanks for joining me on this culinary adventure! I hope you enjoy these tasty sardines on skewers as much as I do. Happy cooking!
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