Spanish · Dinner
Fried Anchovies (Low-Calorie)
Spanish tapas of fresh anchovies butterflied and boned, then lightly dredged in seasoned flour and baked until crisp. Finished with garlic, parsley, and lemon for a bright, savory low-calorie appetizer.
$5
12 minsPrep
10 minsCook
22 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
298Calories
30.5gProtein
12.6gFat
16.8gCarbs
0.6gSugar
1.6gFiber
760mgSodium
147mgChol
2.3gSat Fat
540mgPotassium
130mgCalcium
3.4mgIron
5.2mcgVitamin B12
12mgVitamin C
low-calorie
low-carb
gluten-free-adaptable
low-calorie
Instructions
1
Prep
Pat the anchovies dry, butterflied and boned. Preheat the oven to 425F (220C) or air fryer to 400F (200C).
2
Dredge
Mix flour, smoked paprika, salt and pepper in a shallow bowl. Coat each anchovy lightly on both sides, shaking off excess.
3
Bake
Arrange anchovies on a parchment-lined tray or air fryer basket, brush lightly with oil, then cook at 425F/400F for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crisp.
4
Plate
Transfer to a plate, scatter minced garlic and chopped parsley over the hot anchovies, and serve with the lemon wedge for squeezing.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 12 oz340g fresh anchovies
- 6 tbsp46g all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp2 tsp olive oil
- 2 clove2 clove garlic
- 2 tbsp2 tbsp parsley
- 11 lemon, cut into wedge
