Canan YücelCuisinier Confirmé
09 July 2026 Last updated: 12 September 2026

A breakfast favorite in Turkey's Black Sea region, these sandwiches combine cornmeal-coated, air-fried anchovies with tomato and onion between slices of rustic bread. Air-frying gives the fish a crisp finish without frying in oil, for a lighter take on the traditional breakfast.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Prepare the anchovies

10 min

Dip the cleaned anchovies in egg, then toss with the cornmeal, salt and black pepper.

2

Air-fry the anchovies

12 min

Arrange the anchovies in a single layer in the air-fryer basket and cook at 200°C / 390°F for 12 minutes, until crisp. If you do not have an air fryer, bake in an oven at the same temperature for 12 minutes.

3

Toast the bread

4 min

Toast the rustic bread slices in a dry pan for 4 minutes, until lightly browned on both sides.

4

Assemble the sandwiches

4 min

Arrange the tomato and onion slices on the bread, divide the cooked anchovies between them and sprinkle with parsley to serve.

Reminder

Arrange the anchovies in a single layer in the air-fryer basket; overlapping fish will steam instead of crisping. If you do not have an air fryer, bake in an oven preheated to 200°C / 390°F for 12 minutes. Contains fish, wheat (gluten from the bread) and egg.

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