Air Fryer Red Snapper
Ready in about 21 minutes.
Updated 7 September 2026
Crisp-skinned red snapper fillets with garlic, lemon and a touch of paprika. The air fryer gives you golden skin and moist, sweet flesh in barely ten minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 red snapper fillets, skin on
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Zest and juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and black pepper
Method
- 1Pat the fillets dry and score the skin lightly.
- 2Rub with olive oil, garlic, paprika, oregano, lemon zest, salt and pepper.
- 3Preheat the air fryer to 200°C/400°F for 3 minutes.
- 4Place skin side up and air fry for 10-12 minutes until the flesh flakes and reaches 63°C/145°F.
- 5Squeeze over the lemon juice.
- 6Serve with rice and a fresh tomato salad.
Tips for the best results
- Scoring the skin stops the fillet curling in the basket.
- Whole small snapper also works; add a few minutes for bone-in fish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature and time for air fryer red snapper?+
Cook at 200°C / 400°F for 10-12 min.