Air Fryer Dorado with Roasted Vegetables – Easy Fish Dinner
Air Fryer Dorado with Roasted Vegetables
This Air Fryer Dorado is a simple and tasty meal made with juicy fish and roasted vegetables. The dorado is marinated with soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, and fish seasoning, then cooked on top of seasoned vegetables.
The vegetables become soft and roasted while the fish cooks with all the delicious flavors from the marinade. It is an easy recipe for lunch or dinner and also looks beautiful when served with lettuce, lemon, oregano, and cherry tomatoes.
Why You’ll Love This Air Fryer Dorado
- Easy ingredients and simple preparation
- Fish and vegetables are cooked together
- Full of fresh and savory flavors
- Ready in a short time
- Perfect for lunch or dinner
- Colorful and beautiful to serve
Ingredients for Air Fryer Dorado
For the Roasted Vegetables
- 🥕 150 g (5.3 oz) baby carrots
- 🥦 100 g (3.5 oz) cauliflower
- 🫛 100 g (3.5 oz) green beans
- 🥔 200 g (7 oz) baby potatoes
- 🫒 40 g (1.4 oz) olive oil
- 🧂 10 g (0.35 oz) vegetable seasoning
- 🧄 5 g (0.2 oz) dried garlic
- 🧂 Salt, to taste
For the Dorado
- 🐟 1 gutted dorado fish
- 🍋 3 lemon slices
- 🥫 40 g (1.4 oz) soy sauce
- 🍋 10 ml (0.3 fl oz) lemon juice
- 🧄 5 g (0.18 oz) dried garlic
- 🐟 5 g (0.18 oz) fish seasoning
For Serving
- 🥬 Lettuce leaves
- 🌿 Oregano
- 🍅 Cherry tomatoes
- 🍋 Lemon slices
How to Make Air Fryer Dorado
Step 1: Season the Vegetables
- Add the baby carrots, cauliflower, green beans, and baby potatoes to a deep bowl.
- Pour in the olive oil and add vegetable seasoning, dried garlic, and salt. Mix everything well so the vegetables are evenly coated.
Step 2: Cook the Vegetables
- Place the seasoned vegetables in the air fryer basket and spread them out.
- Cook at 200°C (390°F) for 15 minutes.
- While the vegetables are cooking, prepare the fish.
Step 3: Prepare the Dorado
- Take the gutted dorado and make a few cuts on both sides of the fish.
- Place the lemon slices inside the fish. This adds a fresh lemon flavor while the fish cooks.
Step 4: Make the Marinade
In a small bowl, mix together:
- Soy sauce
- Lemon juice
- Dried garlic
- Fish seasoning
- Mix until everything is well combined.
- Coat the dorado generously with the marinade, making sure the fish is covered well.
Step 5: Cook the Fish
- After the vegetables have cooked for 15 minutes, place the marinated dorado on top of them.
- Return the basket to the air fryer and cook at 175°C (350°F) for 8 minutes.
Step 6: Serve
- Arrange lettuce leaves on a serving plate.
- Place the cooked dorado on top and add the roasted vegetables around it. Garnish with lemon slices, oregano, and cherry tomatoes.
- Serve your Air Fryer Dorado warm and enjoy.
Air Fryer Dorado Cooking Tips
- For a good result, make sure the vegetables are well coated with the seasoning before cooking.
- When preparing the fish, make cuts on both sides so the marinade can cover more of the surface.
- The lemon slices inside the dorado add a fresh flavor and make the dish even more enjoyable.
What to Serve with Air Fryer Dorado
- This recipe already includes roasted vegetables, so you can serve the fish directly with the carrots, cauliflower, green beans, and baby potatoes.
- For a fresh presentation, add lettuce leaves, lemon slices, oregano, and cherry tomatoes to the plate.
How Long Does Air Fryer Dorado Take to Cook?
- For this recipe, the vegetables are first cooked at 200°C (390°F) for 15 minutes. The dorado is then placed on top of the vegetables and cooked at 175°C (350°F) for another 8 minutes.
🍽️ Recipe at a Glance
This Air Fryer Dorado is an easy meal with juicy fish, roasted vegetables, and a simple lemon and soy marinade. The colorful vegetables and fresh garnish also make it a great dish to serve when you want something simple but special. |
Information |
|---|---|
| 🐟 Recipe | Air Fryer Dorado with Roasted Vegetables |
| ⏱️ Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| 🔥 Cook Time | 18–22 minutes |
| ⏳ Total Time | 30–35 minutes |
| 🍽️ Servings | 2 |
| 🌡️ Air Fryer Temperature | 200°C / 400°F |
| 🥗 Cuisine | Mediterranean-Inspired |
| ⭐ Difficulty | Easy |
| 🥘 Cooking Method | Air Frying |
🥗 Nutrition Information
| Nutrient | Per Serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~420 kcal |
| Protein | ~38 g |
| Carbohydrates | ~18 g |
| Fat | ~22 g |
| Fiber | ~5 g |
| Sugar | ~7 g |
| Sodium | ~650 mg |
Frequently Asked Questions
Air Fryer Dorado Recipe Video
Follow the recipe video to see each step, from preparing the vegetables and dorado to making the marinade and plating the finished dish.
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Final Thoughts
Air Fryer Dorado with roasted vegetables is a simple way to bring a full seafood dinner together in one basket. With its fresh lemon and soy marinade, this dish is easy enough for a weeknight yet special enough to serve when you have guests over.
