Air Fryer Pecan Crusted Trout

Aug 14, 2025
by Abby Dach
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PREP TIME

10 mins
COOK TIME

10 mins
TOTAL TIME

20 mins
SERVING

4 People
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Elevate your weeknight dinner with this Air Fryer Pecan Crusted Trout. The nutty, herb-infused crust perfectly complements the delicate flavor of the trout, all cooked to flaky perfection in under 15 minutes. A delightful and surprisingly simple dish!

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

2/3 cup finely chopped pecans

1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 large egg

4 (4-ounces) rainbow trout fillets, thawed if frozen, skinned if desired

2 teaspoons pure maple syrup

Lemon wedges, for serving

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

8 g
Cholesterol

130 mg
Fiber

2 g
Protein

34 g
Saturated Fat

3 g
Sodium

359 mg
Sugar

3 g
Fat

24 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

2 mins

Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). (2 minutes)

02

Step

5 mins

In a shallow dish, combine the finely chopped pecans, crushed dried rosemary, and salt. In a second shallow dish, place the flour. In a third shallow dish, lightly beat the egg. (5 minutes)

03

Step

5 mins

Dip one side of each trout fillet in the flour, shaking off any excess. Then, dip the floured side into the beaten egg, allowing the excess to drip off. Finally, press the egg-coated side into the pecan mixture, ensuring an even coating that adheres well to the fish. (5 minutes)

04

Step

2 mins

Arrange the pecan-crusted fillets on a piece of parchment paper sized to fit your air fryer basket, pecan-coating facing up. Carefully transfer the parchment paper with the fish to the air fryer basket. Ensure the fillets are not overcrowded; cook in batches if necessary. (2 minutes)

05

Step

8 mins

Air fry until the fish is cooked through and easily flakes with a fork, and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the fillet registers 145 degrees F (62 degrees C), approximately 7 to 8 minutes.

06

Step

1 mins

Drizzle the cooked fillets with pure maple syrup for a touch of sweetness and serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges. (1 minute)

For extra flavor, try adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the pecan mixture for a subtle kick.
Ensure the trout fillets are patted dry before coating to help the pecan crust adhere better.
Cooking times may vary depending on your air fryer model, so keep a close eye on the fish during cooking.
Serve immediately to enjoy the crispiness of the pecan crust. Pairs well with roasted asparagus or a simple green salad.

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