Air Fryer Copycat Popeyes Cajun Flounder Sandwich

Air Fryer Copycat Popeyes Cajun Flounder Sandwich is amazing. They are truly so great when air-fried; you get the same crispy texture and flavor as when you order them at Popeyes. But they are so much healthier.

I love a great fish sandwich, as does my family. I think it’s probably because I am from New England, where fish is everywhere. But I wanted to replicate the taste of Popeye’s new sandwich of Cajun Flounder. It is amazing.

So if you are in the mood for a great and easy Cajun Fish Sandwich made in the air fryer, this is the perfect recipe for you. Crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. This is one of the best copycat recipes for Air Fryer Copycat Popeyes Cajun Flounder Sandwich.

Besides the taste, this meal will come together in less than 20 minutes from start to finish, so skip the drive-thru!

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Popeye’s New Fish Sandwich

So, Popeyes recently started offering a new Fish Sandwich called Popeyes Cajun Flounder Sandwich.

It is prepared with flounder fillets and then topped with tartar sauce and served up on a toasted Brioche Bun with some dill pickles in the sandwich. It’s crispy, and it’s delicious.

The flounder is prepared by first lathered in olive oil and then seasoned using Cajun spices, giving its signature flavor.

The trick for air frying anything in flour is to spray it generously with olive oil or another high-heat cooking spray, such as avocado or coconut oil.

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Copycat Popeyes Cajun Flounder Sandwich

These ingredients will help you recreate a flavorful and crispy Cajun-flavored flounder sandwich similar to the Popeyes version. To make an air fryer copycat Popeyes Cajun Flounder Sandwich, you will need the following ingredients:

• Flounder Fillets
• All-Purpose Flour
• Seasoning and Spices: Cornstarch, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Smoky Paprika, Red Pepper, Black Pepper
• Olive Oil
• Serving: Brioche Rolls, Unsalted Butter, Sliced Pickles
• Serve With: Copycat Popeyes Tartar Sauce

How To Make Air Fryer Copycat Popeyes Cajun Flounder Sandwich

In a few simple steps, you can make this favorite drive-thru fast food cajun sandwich in minutes in your air fryer.

Step One: Prepare The Cajun Spice Blend

Start by making the Cajun spice blend. Mix the flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, red pepper, black pepper, and salt in a small bowl. Mix well. 

Step Two: Dredge The Flounder Fillets

Generously rub olive oil over the flounder fillets on both sides. Coat the fillets with the Cajun flour mix. Press firmly with your hands to make sure that the coating stays on.

Step Three: Air Fry Cajun Flounder Fillets

Spray your air fryer basket with cooking spray, then place your coated fillets into the basket.

Spray VERY GENEROUSLY (the entire coating) with cooking spray; set the temperature to 400 degrees F, air fry for 5 minutes, flip and SPRAY again with cooking spray, and air fry for another 3 to 5 minutes until golden brown. (Use the air fryer setting)

Note: If you do not use cooking spray and coat the entire flour coating, you will end up with dry spots or patches of white.

Then spread the butter on the Brioche buns, and place into the air fry for 2 minutes at 350 degrees F, air fryer setting, or until golden brown.

To Assemble: Spread a thin coating of tartar sauce on the top and bottom of the Brioche buns, then place your cooked fish on top, add the pickle slices on top of the fish, and then the top bun.

Plate, serve, and enjoy!

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