Open can of sardines on a wooden surface with green olives

Make Canned Sardines Super Snackable With Your Air Fryer

NEWS

By SARA DONNELLAN

Open can of sardines
With an air fryer, you can achieve crispy, delicious sardines in 10 minutes or less. Depending on how hot your air fryer runs, set the temperature between 300 and 400 degrees F.
Two open cans of sardines
Although you could add your sardines directly into the air fryer, coating them in flour or panko bread crumbs will create a crunchier crust. You can also add extra seasonings.
Canned sardines on a plate with oil and herbs
One approach is to keep it simple with salt and pepper, but you can also add paprika, garlic powder, turmeric, cayenne, and chili powder for a smoky, slightly spicier flavor.
Canned sardines on toast with lettuce and tomato
Sardines are tasty on their own, but they're also great on toast with olive oil. You can play around with adding tomato, onion, and other fresh veggies for a satisfying snack.