![]() ![]() It was the Dutch and not the British who introduced sugarcane in 1639 (the ‘white gold’ used to make rum), I learn as we zigzag through Bridgetown’s ramshackle streets. As such, it was the first landfall for some of the ships from the African continent and became a British colony during the 17th century, only gaining full independence in 1966. Surrounded by the North Atlantic, it’s 99 miles east of the Caribbean Sea. Roughly triangular in shape, the 166sq mile island isn’t technically Caribbean. It’s a celebration of the island’s increasingly innovative modern food and drink scene, but I’m squeezing in a grassroots food tour to get an insight into Barbados’s culinary heritage. There are cooking demos too, with local chefs exercising very un-Bajan portion control to dish up mercifully bite-size, refined versions of traditional dishes. The festival is a mash-up of rum-fuelled street parties, sunrise beach events, rum distillery tours and tastings, plus cocktail demonstrations. Sleep isn’t an option, however, as I’m here during the annual Barbados Food and Rum Festival and, as well as knowing how to eat, Bajans know how to throw a party. ![]() “Eating the way we do in this heat, you start to feel heavy and slow. “Bajans love their food,” says Paulette laughing. With Paulette, from Lickrish Food Tours, as our guide we’re about to embark on a walk, stopping at restaurants, markets, food trucks and more on a three-hour culinary marathon. ![]() We don’t stop until our waistlines stretch,” says Paulette de Gannes to the group of us standing in Bridgetown’s Independence Square. Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.Įditor's note: This recipe was updated on February 13, 2022, with more information.This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). If you’re looking for a gluten-free version, go for almond flour and crushed corn flakes. The pork rinds will break down with a few pulses in a food processor but be sure not to grind them into a powder. Try your favorite brand of Cajun seasoning, a spicy jerk seasoning blend, or even za'atar.įor a low carb, keto-friendly version, sub in almond flour for the AP flour and crushed pork rinds for the panko. While Old Bay is certainly the gold standard when it comes to seafood seasoning, there's plenty of room to get creative here. Most air fryers have a nonstick coating on the basket, but if want to be extra careful, try lining the basket with air-fryer friendly parchment paper. Once it's chilled, if you see any spots that look wet or soaked through, sprinkle a pinch of panko on the wet spot and pat gently before frying. To make sure the breading adheres to the fish when you bite into it, pop the breaded pieces into the refrigerator for 10 minutes on a parchment-lined sheet tray before frying. ![]() Overcrowding means creating steam and steam is the enemy of perfectly crispy fish. Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the air fryer. You'll know the fish is done when it can be flaked with a fork. Cod is usually on the thicker side, so if you’re using a thinner fish like whiting or flounder, just adjust the cook time. Haddock, pollock, cod, halibut, flounder, whiting, walleye–you get the idea. This recipe works well with any firm, mild white fish. What kind of fish can I make in the air fryer? When we need a quick and easy way to satisfy our craving, we turn to our air fryer for extra-crispy and flaky, tender fish with less oil (and even less effort). Skip the fish fry-make this air fryer fried fish to enjoy this summer classic right at home! While we love a classic beer battered fish, sometimes we’re not in the mood to do the whole deep-frying thing. ![]()
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