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Pecan Crusted Trout
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High ProteinGluten-Free
Seafood·Updated Mar 2026

Pecan Crusted Trout

4.7(11)
12 min
Time
380°F
Temp
310 cal
Cal
4
Serves

Pecan Crusted Trout is made with 4 trout fillets, Dijon mustard, honey, pecans; air fry at 380°F for 12 minutes to serve 4. 310 calories per serving.

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Clara Moretti·Recipe Developer & Air Fryer Specialist
Updated Mar 15, 2026

Ingredients

Trout
4 trout fillets (6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 tbsp honey
Pecan Crust
3/4 cup pecans, finely chopped
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (or almond flour for GF)
2 tbsp fresh parsley, minced
1 tbsp butter, melted
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Finish
Lemon wedges
Fresh dill

Equipment

  • Instant-Read Meat Thermometer
  • Air Fryer Parchment Liners

Steps

  1. 1

    Pat trout fillets dry. Mix Dijon and honey, then brush over the top of each fillet.

  2. 2

    Combine chopped pecans, panko, parsley, melted butter, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Press the pecan mixture firmly onto the mustard-coated side of each fillet.

  4. 4

    Air fry at 380°F for 10-12 minutes until the crust is golden and fish flakes easily with a fork.

  5. 5

    Serve with lemon wedges and fresh dill.

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Tip: Chop the pecans by hand — a food processor turns them to paste. The Dijon-honey layer acts as glue for the crust. Don't flip the fish — cook crust-side up the entire time.

Why Air Fry This?

  • ⏱️Ready in 12 minutes vs ~18 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
  • 🌊Gentle, even heat cooks fish through without drying it out — no flipping required.
  • ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Cook Pecan Crusted Trout at 380°F for 12 minutes. Chop the pecans by hand — a food processor turns them to paste. The Dijon-honey layer acts as glue for the crust. Don't flip the fish — cook crust-side up the entire time.

You need: 4 trout fillets (6 oz each), skin-on or skinless, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp honey, 3/4 cup pecans, finely chopped, 1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (or almond flour for GF), 2 tbsp fresh parsley, minced, 1 tbsp butter, melted, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, Lemon wedges, Fresh dill. This recipe serves 4 with 310 calories per serving.

Pecan Crusted Trout takes 12 minutes total at 380°F. Serve with lemon wedges and fresh dill.

This recipe is rated Medium. It serves 4 and takes just 12 minutes at 380°F.

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