Breadcrumbed Anchovies in the Oven or Air Fryer. An easy and delicious main course, also perfect as a tasty appetizer or to enrich a fish-based meal. In fact, they are tastier and healthier: crispy on the outside, tender inside, flavorful.

The secrets of this recipe are twofold: marinating with eggs and lemon, and the breading and cooking methods.

Also great when fried, full of flavor, a taste you can’t resist, and preparing a good fry every now and then is actually beneficial.

The recipe is really simple and can also be presented as a delightful second course during a lunch with friends.

Anchovies, being bluefish, are also very healthy, their cost and content and oven cooking make them light.

That’s why it’s an ideal dish for the whole family!

Try them as soon as possible and let us know if you liked them!

Breadcrumbed Anchovies in the Oven or Air Fryer

Difficulty: Very Easy
Cost: Economical
Preparation time: 15 Minutes
Portions: 3 People
Cooking methods: Electric Oven, Air Frying, Frying
Cuisine: Italian
Seasonality: All Seasons

317.39 Kcal

calories per serving

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Energy 317.39 (Kcal)
Carbohydrates 20.51 (g) of which sugars 3.28 (g)
Proteins 27.28 (g)
Fat 14.21 (g) of which saturated 5.46 (g)of which unsaturated 4.52 (g)
Fibers 1.61 (g)
Sodium 1,072.79 (mg)

Indicative values for a portion of 120 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA^* and FoodData Central^** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.

^* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ^** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov

Ingredients

Breadcrumbed Anchovies in the Oven or Air Fryer

1.32 lbs anchovies (weight when cleaned)
2 eggs
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (or pecorino)
as needed breadcrumbs
as needed extra virgin olive oil
lemon (juice and grated zest)
salt
pepper

Tools

Bowl
Air Fryers

Steps

Breadcrumbed Anchovies in the Oven or Air Fryer

Clean the anchovies.
Clean the anchovies by removing the head and innards, then open them like a book and remove the bone. Rinse them well and dry them with paper towels.
(If using frozen anchovies, make sure they are well thawed and dry).
In a bowl, beat the eggs and add the lemon juice and a pinch of salt.
Beat everything with a fork.
Take the cleaned anchovies, place them in the egg and lemon mixture and let them marinate for half an hour.
In the meantime…
In a bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, Parmesan (or Pecorino), and organic lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
After the time has passed, bread the anchovies well on both sides.
(Pass each anchovy through the breading, pressing gently to adhere the mixture well).
Place them on a baking tray lined with parchment paper or in the air fryer basket and drizzle with oil.
Oven Cooking Bake at 375°F for about 20/25 minutes.
Air Frying Cook at 356°F for 15/18 minutes. Turn them halfway through cooking, until golden and crispy.
Of course always check both the oven and the fryer as cooking times may vary.
In a pan Fry a handful of anchovies at a time, without exposing them too much to the heat. As soon as they are slightly colored, lift them with a spider and transfer to a wire rack for frying.
Serve the anchovies hot, after salting them.
Once ready, serve the anchovies with a lemon wedge and a fresh salad.
And enjoy your meal…!