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    Air Fryer Recipes » Air Fryer Sea Bass

    Air Fryer Sea Bass

    Posted On February 8, 2022 By Mirlene Last updated March 18, 2025 9 Comments

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    This is the air fryer sea bass you’ll need for your special dinner! Ranging from the best flavors to delicate texture, this recipe promises to make your mouth water from the very fist bite. 

    air fried sea bass on white plate

    If you are fond of seafood, we are sure your mouth waters as soon you hear the word “sea bass.” However, cooking sea bass is no less than a challenge, but an air fryer is the ultimate way of making restaurant-grade sea bass. 

    In case you want to know about this scrumptious dinner recipe, we are sharing more details!

    The air fryer sea bass is the healthiest dinner option for everyone who wants to enjoy the deliciousness of sea bass while enjoying the low-carb meal. 

    In addition, the recipe oozes healthy fish oil. The air fryer sea bass can be easily cooked within fifteen minutes by choosing the seafood setting or manually setting the temperature on the air fryer. 

    The best thing about air fryer sea bass is that it has a fine balance of spiciness and sweetness. Also, the addition the lemon pepper seasoning base will add the much-needed umami flavor.

    What’s So Unique About It?

     

    Air fryer sea bass is one of the quickest dinner meals to make, and your dinner will be prepared within fifteen minutes – what could be more unique than this?

    cooked sea bass pieces on white plate

    In addition, the sea bass has to be stored at room temperature for twenty minutes to ensure it cooks properly and there are no uncooked spots or hot and cold spots. 

    Topping it all, the flavor of air fryer sea bass can be accentuated with fresh lemon juice. When sea bass is cooked in the air fryer, it achieves a flaky and crispy texture that goes well with a variety of seasonings and flavors. 

    How Is Sea Bass Supposed To Be Cooked?

    You can cook sea basss by air frying, deep frying, steaming, paching, and baking.

    Recipe Ingredients & Cooking Method

    We have a full step-by-step guide with pictures and video to help you also make this recipe perfectly each time.

    1 Whole Sea Bass; cut into 4 to 5 pieces. Washed and set aside. 

    ¼ Cup Olive Oil

    1 Tsp. Kosher Salt

    ½ Tsp. Black Pepper

    1 Tsp. Paprika

    1 Tsp. Lemon Pepper Seasoning Base

    1 Tsp. Garlic Powder

    1 Tsp. Onion Powder

    1 Tsp. Allspice 

    1 Tbsp. Parsley Flakes 

    Combine all the ingredients in a small bowl. Mix well, then pour the mixture over the fish. Apply the seasoning on all sides of the fish. 

    Place the seasoned fish in the air fryer basket or tray (depending on the air fryer you have) and air fry for 12-15 minutes at 325 degrees. 

    air fried fish on white plate

    Sea Bass Nutrition

    The air fryer recipes are popular for being healthy because there are no oils or fats involved in cooking the food items. As far as the nutritional value is concerned, sea bass contains carbohydrates, potassium, sodium, calcium, iron, along with vitamin C and Vitamin A. 

    Even more, it has monounsaturated fats, polyunsaturated fats, saturated fats, and much more. Not to forget, there are no fats and oils, so you don’t need to worry about your blood pressure spiking up. 

    What Temperature Do You Air Fry Fish?

    Depending on the fish you are cooking, the time and temperature may vary. We recommend working in batches if you can, and cooking your fish at a minimum temperature of 325° and 400° between 10-15 minutes. 

    How To Store

    While it can be prepared in fifteen minutes, you must be wondering how it has to be stored to retain that delicious flavor and crispy texture. 

    Having said that, you can store the leftover air fryer sea bass in an airtight container, and it can be stored in the refrigerator for around three days. However, it’s not suggested to freeze the sea bass as it will result in loss of flavor and delicacy. 

    sea bass with grits on white plate

    How To Pair It

    To begin with, you need to juice up the sea bass with lemon juice, and don’t forget to serve it with this creamy mashed potatoes, this cheddar grits, and roasted air fryer vegetables.

    In addition, it can be served with this quinoa salad, lemon rice, air fryer sweet potato fries, and roasted carrots because these sides complement the delicate and mild flavor of this seafood!

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    Crispy Air Fryer Sea Bass Recipe

    Savory Thoughts
    Ranging from the best flavors to delicate texture, this air fryer sea bass recipe promises to make your mouth water from the very fist bite. 
    5 from 10 votes
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 Serving
    Calories 545 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 Whole Sea Bass; Cut into 4 to 5 pieces. Washed, pat dry and set aside.
    • ¼ Cup Olive Oil
    • 1 Tsp. Kosher Salt
    • ½ Tsp. Black Pepper
    • 1 Tsp. Paprika
    • 1 Tsp. Lemon Pepper Seasoning Base
    • 1 Tsp. Garlic Powder
    • 1 Tsp. Onion Powder
    • 1 Tsp. Allspice
    • 1 Tbsp. Parsley Flakes

    Instructions
     

    • Combine olive oil, salt and pepper, paprika, lemon pepper seasoning base, garlic powder, onion powder, Allspice, and parsley flakes in a small bowl. Mix well, then pour the mixture over the fish. Apply the seasoning on all sides of the fish.
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    • Spray the air fryer basket or tray with olive oil. Place the seasoned fish in the air fryer basket or tray, and air fry for 12-15 minutes at 325 degrees.
      cooked sea bass on white plate

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    Calories are estimated per serving.
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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1ServingCalories: 545kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 8gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 39gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 2074mgPotassium: 206mgFiber: 2gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 11mgIron: 7mg
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    1. Toni says

      December 04, 2023 at 1:54 am

      5 stars
      This is my new favorite Sea Bass recipe! Thank you!
      I pair i with my jalapeño tarter sauce😊

      Reply
      • Mirlene says

        December 04, 2023 at 3:31 am

        Thank you very much, Toni. So glad you like it.

        Reply
    2. Alison says

      April 13, 2022 at 11:31 pm

      5 stars
      My husband adores frits, and while we’ve paired it with shrimp, we’ve never tried Sea Bass. This was super simple to prepare in the air fryer and came out just right!

      Reply
      • Mirlene says

        April 14, 2022 at 4:37 pm

        Thank you, Alison!

        Reply
    3. Casey says

      February 10, 2022 at 3:00 am

      5 stars
      I am a DIE HARD sea bass fan and making it in the air fryer just makes it SO easy! Thank you for this simple recipe–we all loved it!!

      Reply
    4. Vanessa says

      February 09, 2022 at 11:25 pm

      5 stars
      Great excuse for me to use my airfryer even more! The combo of herbs and spices is incredible. Thank you so much!

      Reply
    5. Claudia Lamascolo says

      February 09, 2022 at 10:34 pm

      5 stars
      This air fried sea bass looks fabulous I can’t wait to get this fish and try it this weekend

      Reply
    6. Andrea says

      February 09, 2022 at 10:30 pm

      5 stars
      I’m loving the seasonings on this easy to make sea bass. Looks marvelous too!

      Reply
    7. Alison says

      February 09, 2022 at 10:27 pm

      5 stars
      I never thought of making sea bass in the air fryer, but it turned out perfect! The seasoning was spot on!

      Reply
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