Paprika Air-Fried Sea Bass with Sweet Potato Cubes
Crispy paprika-seasoned sea bass served alongside golden air-fried sweet potato cubes and roasted Mediterranean vegetables. A quick, high-protein meal that is completely gluten-free and dairy-free.
Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Hayley + Lila
Hayley created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day and reheat gently in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 3 minutes.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C)
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Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C)
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
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Place frozen sweet potato cubes and frozen…
Place frozen sweet potato cubes and frozen Mediterranean vegetables into the air fryer basket in a single layer, lightly tossing with half of the paprika seasoning and olive oil if using.
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Air-fry the sweet potato cubes and vegetables…
Air-fry the sweet potato cubes and vegetables for 10 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through until edges are golden and sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
Look for: edges are golden and sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork
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Season the raw sea bass fillet evenly…
Season the raw sea bass fillet evenly on both sides with the remaining paprika seasoning.
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Move the cooked vegetables to one side…
Move the cooked vegetables to one side of the air fryer basket and place the seasoned sea bass fillet skin-side down on the other side.
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Air-fry at 400°F (200°C) for 6 to…
Air-fry at 400°F (200°C) for 6 to 8 minutes until the sea bass flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Look for: the sea bass flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C)
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Transfer the sea bass
Transfer the sea bass, sweet potato cubes, and Mediterranean vegetables to a plate and serve warm immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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