Air Fryer Fish

Air Fryer Fish —Do you like french fries? Do you love crispy breaded fish fillets? If so, this post is for you! The best part about these air fryer crispy breaded fish fillets is that they are ready in minutes.

You can also make them gluten-free with a simple cereal coating. And the only pan to clean up after making this recipe is your air fryer basket. There’s no need to use oil, and it’s a much healthier option than deep-frying! Give it a try and let me know what you think by commenting below or on my social media page; I’d love to hear from you.

There is something about preparing and cooking a great crispy fish filet, and they are so good! Serve with my Copycat Popeye’s Tartar Sauce, and some fresh lemon wedges, for a great and easy meal!

My kids love eating these Air Fryer Fish Filets with a great big old plate of Air Fryer French Fries for a perfect meal! Serve with a garden salad if you want a healthier option! This dish pairs well with both!

If you love seafood, some of my favorite Air Fryer Seafood Recipes are AIR FRYER GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP, AIR FRYER COCONUT SHRIMP, AIR FRYER SHRIMP TACOS, and AIR FRYER COD WITH CREAMY MUSTARD SAUCE.

Air Fryer Fish Recipe

Air fryers are a great way to cook healthy food quickly. One of the healthiest choices you can make for your family is fish, and this recipe showcases how easy it is to air fry fish.

The best part about this recipe? It’s only about 5 to 10 minutes of prep work. This is a great and healthy way to make fish without all of the oil and grease that typically goes with it.

What if you could get that crispy, crunchy fish without the unhealthy oils? This recipe is a great way to make your favorite fried fish without all the guilt. Fish lovers rejoice! If you have an air fryer, this whole dish will take less than 20 minutes to prepare and cook through. The instructions are easy as pie so give it a try tonight for dinner or lunch tomorrow!

What Kind Of Fish Can Be Cooked In The Air Fryer?

We are going to answer the question, “What kind of fish can be cooked in the air fryer?” The best bet is to find a recipe that calls for white-fleshed fish such as cod, haddock, tilapia, catfish, pollock, hake, or salmon.

These types of fish will cook quickly and evenly and have a mild flavor. If you want something with more flavor like shrimp, they will need to be added at the end so they won’t overcook. You may also try cooking your favorite vegetables alongside the fish in an air fryer basket!

Thawing Fish

Whether you purchase fresh or frozen fish fillets, this recipe will work perfectly. If I want seafood for dinner, I usually head to the seafood department at my local grocery store that morning.

The safest way to defrost frozen fish would be to put it in the refrigerator overnight. It’s a really difficult task to bread frozen fish fillets, and I often find that you do not get great results when you bread frozen fish and place it in the air fryer to cook.

So, for best results, either thaw your fish or buy fresh fish for this recipe.

Ingredients Needed For Air Fryer Fish

• White Fish
• Olive Oil
• Bread Crumbs
• Paprika
• Salt
• Garlic Powder
• Onion Powder
• Black Pepper
  

How To Make Air Fryer Fish

Start by mixing the breadcrumbs, add bread crumbs, paprika, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to a small mixing bowl. Mix well.

With your hands or a pastry brush, spread the olive oil over the fish. Then dip your coated fish into the bread crumb mixture.

Place them in a greased air fryer basket or a greased air fryer tray as you coat the fish. When you finish breading your fish, spray GENEROUSLY with olive oil spray. This helps the fish crisp up.

Set the tray or basket into the air fryer at 350 degrees F, air fryer setting, for 8-12 minutes. Flip about halfway through,  and spray again with olive oil, and continue air frying.

Once your fish flakes easily, remove it. Serve with tartar sauce and/or lemon wedges.

Pro Tips:

• This recipe can work in any Air Fryer Basket or Oven Model. You can also cook this recipe in the Ninja Foodi, Instant Pot Vortex, Instant Pot Crisp Lid, and Mealthy Lid. The recipe will remain the same, and the cooking time will vary.
• For best results, use either thawed or fresh fish. Otherwise, you will find that it’s tough for the breading to adhere to the fish.
• Remember not to crowd your basket. Otherwise, the fish will not cook up properly and evenly. Leave space between your fish fillets.
• Remember, every air fryer will cook at different times, so watch your fish as it cooks up to get a perfect piece of Air Fryer Fish.
• I find that when I cook up breaded items in the Air Fryer, for best results, I use parchment paper underneath it, and the coating stays on better.

More Air Fryer Seafood Recipes:

• AIR FRYER CRAB CAKE SANDWICHES
• AIR FRYER SHRIMP PO’BOY
• THE BEST AIR FRYER FISH RECIPES
• AIR FRYER SHRIMP TACOS
• AIR FRYER GARLIC BUTTER SHRIMP
• EASY AIR FRYER COD WITH CREAMY MUSTARD SAUCE
• AIR FRYER OLD BAY SHRIMP

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