Grilled snakehead fish with satay is an appealing grilled dish that harmoniously combines the natural sweetness of snakehead fish with the spicy, fragrant flavor of satay. With just an air fryer, you can easily prepare this dish at home, quickly and ensuring deliciousness. Let’s get into the kitchen with TasteVN to the kitchen right away to make this grilled dish that is full of appeal.
1. Grilled snakehead fish with scallions using an air fryer
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Preparation
1 hour
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Snakehead Fish with Scallions using an air fryer Serves 4
Snakehead fish 3 fish (each about 700g – 1kg) Scallions 10 stalks Cooking oil 4 tablespoons Fish sauce 3 tablespoons Sugar 1.5 teaspoons Ground pepper 1.5 teaspoons Seasoning powder 1.5 teaspoons Five-spice powder 1 tablespoon Roasted peanuts, crushed 3 tablespoons Vegetables for serving a little (lettuce/ herbs/ coriander/…) Rice paper for wrapping a little (optional)
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Tools needed
Air fryer, knife, cutting board, spoon, bowl,…
- This Hawonkoo air fryer model is designed like a mini oven with a capacity of 18 liters, spacious oven compartment allows you to prepare many different dishes, especially grilled snakehead fish.
- The control panel of the fryer is a mechanical knob type, allowing temperature adjustment from 60 – 230°C, time from 0 – 60 minutes, making it easy to adjust, suitable for families with elderly members.
How to prepare Grilled Snakehead Fish with Scallion Oil using an air fryer
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Prepare the ingredients
For the snakehead fish, you will clean the scales, gut it, cut off the fins and gills, then clean it by rubbing it with coarse salt to reduce sliminess, and rinse it several times with water to clean.
Tip: You can also use lemon juice mixed with diluted salt water to wash the fish. This method is also very effective in eliminating the fishy smell.Next, use a knife to make slits on both sides of the fish bones or make a few cuts on the fish’s body so that it absorbs the seasoning better during marination.
For the green onions, remove the old leaves, cut off the roots, wash them clean, and then chop them finely. The accompanying vegetables should also be soaked in diluted salt water and rinsed 2 – 3 times to clean, then drained in a colander.
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Marinate the fish
Prepare a marinade mixture consisting of 3 tablespoons of fish sauce, 1.5 teaspoons of sugar, 1.5 teaspoons of ground pepper, 1.5 teaspoons of seasoning powder, and 1 tablespoon of five-spice powder. Stir well to combine the seasonings and then evenly apply the seasoning mixture to all 3 fish (both outside and inside the fish’s belly).
Let the fish marinate for 20 – 30 minutes.
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Grill the fish
Before grilling the fish, you need to preheat the air fryer to 200 degrees Celsius for 5 minutes.
You can grill the fish in batches or all 3 if the pot is large enough. The temperature and time should be set to 180 degrees Celsius for 15 minutes.
After that, flip the fish, brush on some cooking oil, and grill for another 10 minutes until the fish is evenly golden brown.
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Making scallion oil
After chopping the scallions, you will place them into a ceramic or thick glass bowl. Then, heat 4 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan and drizzle the oil evenly over the scallions to create scallion oil.
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Finishing the dish
When the fish is cooked, transfer it to a plate or a large tray, then drizzle the scallion oil and sprinkle roasted peanuts on top.
Serve with fresh vegetables and rice paper. For the dipping sauce, you can prepare it according to your family’s preferences. To dip with grilled snakehead fish, you can choose tamarind fish sauce or garlic chili fish sauce.
See details:
- 2 Ways to make delicious and simple tamarind fish sauce at home
- How to mix sweet and sour fish sauce with garlic and chili for boiled meat, super delicious and easy to make at home
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Final product
Grilled snakehead fish with scallion oil offers an irresistible distinctive flavor. The fish skin is grilled until crispy, covered with a shiny, smooth layer of scallion oil. When bitten into, the fish inside is tender, white, and naturally sweet, rich in marinated spices.
Each piece of fish melts in the mouth, accompanied by the rich flavor of scallion oil, the aroma of hot oil, and a bit of crunch from roasted peanuts. When served with fresh herbs like lettuce, water spinach, or aromatic herbs, combined with rice paper rolls and dipped in sweet and sour fish sauce, the dish becomes a complete harmony.
2. Grilled snakehead fish with satay using an air fryer
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Preparation
40 minutes
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Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients for Grilled Snakehead Fish with Satay using an Air Fryer For 1 – 2 people
Snakehead fish 1 fish (about 700g – 1kg) Satay 2 tablespoons Minced garlic 2 teaspoons Minced shallots 2 teaspoons Minced chili 1 teaspoon Fish sauce 1.5 tablespoons Oyster sauce 1 tablespoon Sugar 1 teaspoon Ground pepper 1/2 teaspoon Cooking oil 1 tablespoon Accompanying dishes a little (fresh herbs/ fresh noodle/ tamarind fish sauce)
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Tools needed
Air fryer, bowl, spoon, basin, chopsticks, basket,…
- This Philips air fryer has a capacity of just 2.4 liters, compact, convenient, suitable for singles or young couples for daily cooking.
- The pot has a simple knob control panel, allowing you to adjust the temperature from 80 – 200 degrees Celsius, with a maximum timer of 60 minutes, meeting the cooking requirements of various recipes, from baking to frying, grilling,…
How to prepare grilled snakehead fish with air fryer
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Prepare the ingredients
Clean the snakehead fish by removing the scales, gutting it, and washing it with diluted saltwater or lemon juice to eliminate the fishy smell. Then, make a few diagonal cuts on the fish’s body so that the marinade can penetrate evenly.
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Marinade mixture
Mix together the following ingredients: satay, minced garlic, minced shallots, fish sauce, oyster sauce, sugar, ground pepper, and cooking oil in the specified ratios. Then, evenly spread the spice mixture all over the fish, both outside and inside the belly.
Marinate the fish for 20 – 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
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Grilling the fish
First, preheat the air fryer at 200 degrees Celsius for 5 minutes. Place the fish in the air fryer and grill at 160 degrees for 20 minutes until the fish is thoroughly cooked.
Then, flip the fish, brush the remaining satay mixture on top of the fish, and continue to grill for another 10 minutes at 180 degrees Celsius until the fish is golden.
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Final product
The grilled snakehead fish with satay has an attractive golden color, an aromatic fragrance, and tender, sweet flesh that harmonizes with the spicy, rich flavor of satay and spices. Serve on a plate, accompanied by fresh herbs, rice paper, fresh noodles, and dip with sweet and sour tamarind fish sauce or fermented fish sauce for a delicious experience.
How to make grilled snakehead fish with an air fryer is really simple and easy to do. Whether grilling with green onions or satay, you can use the air fryer to create dishes that are not only delicious but also low in grease. Try these 2 methods right away to bring an appealing meal to your family.
