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Easy Sardine Filets Air Fryer Recipe

This crispy and flavorful carnivore diet air fryer recipe delivers golden sardine filets with minimal effort.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Carnivore/Keto Fusion
Servings 2
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • 4 to 6-quart air fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 8 fresh sardine filets
  • 2 tbsp tallow or clarified butter melted
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the air fryer to 375°F.
  • Season the sardine filets: Lightly brush the sardines with melted tallow or clarified butter and sprinkle with salt.
  • Cook the sardine filets: Arrange them in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until crispy and golden.
  • Serve: Remove from the air fryer and serve hot with any remaining melted tallow drizzled on top.

Notes

Variations (Flexible Carnivore Diet):

  • Lemon Butter Sardines: Drizzle with a small amount of lemon butter after cooking.
  • Cheesy Sardine Filets: Sprinkle shredded cheese on top in the last minute of air frying for a crispy, cheesy crust.

Nutrition

Calories: 300kcalProtein: 30gFat: 20g
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