Quick and easy air fryer sea bass with cherry tomatoes.

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Air Fryer Sea Bass is a quicker alternative to the classic oven-baked method. This Italian recipe is one of those main courses that, once tasted, will become a favorite.

The star of the dish is the sea bass, a fish known for its delicate and firm flesh. It shines best with short, dry cooking methods. The air fryer is a valuable tool here, allowing for slightly crispy skin and a soft, juicy interior, while minimizing fat use and preserving flavors and textures.

Accompanying the fish are cherry tomatoes, small, sweet, and intense, which transform into a juicy and aromatic side dish when cooked. Their balance of acidity and muscovado sugar creates a perfect contrast with the fish’s delicacy, adding a lively Mediterranean note to the dish.

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Ingredients

• 2 sea bass
• 200g cherry tomatoes
• 1 clove garlic
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Salt
• Pepper
• Muscovado sugar
• Fresh thyme

Instructions

1. Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (356°F).
2. Clean the sea bass and pat dry with paper towels.
3. Season the fish with salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil.
4. Place cherry tomatoes and garlic in the air fryer basket, sprinkle with muscovado sugar and thyme.
5. Place the sea bass on top of the tomatoes.
6. Cook for 20 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and the skin is crispy.
7. Serve immediately with the tomatoes as a side.

Total Time: 30 min

Cuisine: Italian