Air Fryer Mackerel with Beetroot and Carrot | Easy Healthy Recipe

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is heart-healthy.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: red wine vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a similar tangy flavor.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup provides sweetness with a different flavor profile.

fresh parsley

🥗Healthier: fresh cilantro

💰Cheaper: dried parsley

Cilantro adds a fresh taste, while dried parsley is more economical.

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).

Clean and gut the mackerel, then pat dry with paper towels.

Rub the mackerel inside and out with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

Slice the beetroot and carrot into thin rounds or matchsticks.

In a bowl, toss the beetroot and carrot with olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper.

Place the seasoned vegetables in the air fryer basket and cook for 10 minutes until tender.

While the vegetables are cooking, prepare the mackerel by squeezing lemon juice inside and outside.

After 10 minutes, add the mackerel to the air fryer basket with the vegetables.

Cook for an additional 8-10 minutes until the mackerel is cooked through and skin is crispy.

Check for doneness; the fish should flake easily with a fork.

Remove the basket and let rest for a couple of minutes.

Drizzle balsamic vinegar and honey over the mackerel before serving.

Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with the roasted beetroot and carrot.

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