1. **Prep lemon & chili:** Slice the lemon and chop the chili (if using). Mince the garlic. 2. **Season the fish:** Rub lemon juice over the sea bream inside and out. Stuff with thyme, rosemary, garlic, chili, and lemon slices. Season with salt and pepper. 3. **Add olive oil:** Brush olive oil over the skin to make it crispy. 4. **Prepare fries:** Cut potatoes into sticks, season with salt, drizzle a little olive oil. 5. **Cook in the air fryer:** Place fish and fries in the basket. Cook at 180°C / 356°F for 20 minutes. 6. **Serve:** Sprinkle fresh parsley on top and enjoy!
💡 **Budget tips:**
* Buy frozen sea bream if fresh is expensive. * Use dried herbs instead of fresh to save a bit. * Air fryer fries are cheaper and healthier than frozen pre-cut fries.
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# Ingredients (approx. cost):
* 1 whole sea bream (~$6 / €5)
* 1 lemon (~$0.50 / €0.50)
* 3 garlic cloves (~$0.20 / €0.20)
* 1 small chili, chopped (optional) (~$0.10 / €0.10)
* Fresh thyme (~$0.50 / €0.50)
* Fresh rosemary (~$0.50 / €0.50)
* Salt & pepper (~$0.05 / €0.05)
* Olive oil (~$0.20 / €0.20)
* Potatoes for fries (~$1 / €1)
* Fresh parsley for garnish (~$0.30 / €0.30)
**Total cost:** ~$9 / €8 per meal (serves 2)
# Instructions:
1. **Prep lemon & chili:** Slice the lemon and chop the chili (if using). Mince the garlic.
2. **Season the fish:** Rub lemon juice over the sea bream inside and out. Stuff with thyme, rosemary, garlic, chili, and lemon slices. Season with salt and pepper.
3. **Add olive oil:** Brush olive oil over the skin to make it crispy.
4. **Prepare fries:** Cut potatoes into sticks, season with salt, drizzle a little olive oil.
5. **Cook in the air fryer:** Place fish and fries in the basket. Cook at 180°C / 356°F for 20 minutes.
6. **Serve:** Sprinkle fresh parsley on top and enjoy!
💡 **Budget tips:**
* Buy frozen sea bream if fresh is expensive.
* Use dried herbs instead of fresh to save a bit.
* Air fryer fries are cheaper and healthier than frozen pre-cut fries.
Here is the whole recipe cooked by myself: [Kick here!](https://youtu.be/7Y73Vm3hdx4?si=T-70Iwy80an7NdkS)