Air Fryer Fish and Chips are dipped in a homemade batter, then fried to perfection. Served with steak fries, this crispy air fryer fried fish is incredible!

fish and chips in food tray

Air Fryer Fish and Chips

My Air Fryer Fish and Chips recipe is fantastic! Fish in the air fryer is light and flaky on the inside and crispy on the outside. Plus, because it’s air fried, it requires less oil, so it’s much healthier than other fried fish.

Served any time of year, it’s sure to become a new family favorite. We typically serve this fish and chips air fryer recipe along with some dipping sauce to complete the meal. It’s heavenly!

Craving seafood? You aren’t alone! Be sure to try our Air Fryer Tilapia Tacos, Air Fryer Miso Salmon, Air Fryer Catfish Nuggets, and Air Fryer Tuna Melt Wrap.

Why You’ll Love Fish In The Air Fryer

  • 20 minute recipe
  • Made from scratch
  • Healthier than deep fried fish
  • 10 ingredients + fries & Homemade Tartar Sauce
  • Easy

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Air Fryer Fish and Chips Ingredients

  • Cod or White Fish of your choice
  • All-Purpose Flour
  • Cornstarch
  • Baking Soda
  • Beer Or Water
  • Egg
  • Spices: Salt, Black Pepper, Paprika, and Garlic Powder
  • Cooking Spray
  • Lemon Wedges & Tartar Sauce for Serving
ingredients to make air fryer fried fish

How to Make Air Fryer Fish and Chips:

Step 1: Prep the flour mixture

Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F, air fryer setting. Mix together 1/2 of the flour and spices in a medium-sized bowl.

In another medium-sized bowl, whisk together the other half of the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, beer or water, and egg until smooth. 

dredging station for air fried fish

Step 2: Coat the fish in batter

Place the cod, one piece at a time, into the batter. Let any excess batter drip off, and then place it into the flour/spice mixture. Coat it in the flour, pressing it in.

Step 3: Cook air fryer fried fish

Spray the air fryer basket well with cooking spray or use a piece of parchment paper. Place the fish into the basket, ensuring that the fish pieces are not touching each other. Spray generously with cooking spray.

Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes. Halfway through the cooking process, spray again with more cooking spray. There is no need to flip. 

The fish is done when it’s golden brown. Sprinkle it with some salt to taste. 

fried fish in air fryer basket

If you love seafood, check out some of my other easy air fryer seafood recipes. 

Pro Tips for Air Fried Fish:

It’s easy to cook delicious air fryer beer-battered fish if you follow my tips!

  • Do not crowd the basket. An air fryer works by hot air circulating around the food. When your food is touching, the hot air is restricted from crisping up your food.
  • Blot your fish. Before you batter and bread your fish, dry it with a paper towel. This will make the coating adhere more evenly to the fish.
  • Preheat your air fryer. This is one of the few recipes where preheating is absolutely necessary. Your batter and breading will stay on better if the air fryer is already hot. 
  • Use parchment paper. Another tip for successful breaded fish in the air fryer is to use a piece of parchment paper.
battered fish

FAQ’S:

Can you reheat fish in the air fryer?

Absolutely! There is no better way to reheat air fried fish. It will keep its crispy texture instead of getting soggy.

To reheat the fish and chips in the air fryer, add them to the air fryer basket and set the temperature to 340 degrees F — heat for about 4 to 8 minutes or until warmed through.

Can you use frozen fish in this recipe?

While you can surely make air fryer fish and chips using frozen fish, it is tough to bread frozen meat or seafood.

To get the best results from this fish and chips air fryer recipe, I strongly recommend using thawed fish. That way, you will get a beautiful breaded cod when you are done.

How long does it take to cook fish in the air fryer?

The actual time will depend on the thickness of the fish and the air fryer that you own. My advice is always to use a meat thermometer to get perfect meat and seafood from your air fryer. Air fryer fried fish should be cooked to at least 145 degrees F.

Can I use a different type of batter for this recipe?

You definitely can. This is not the only batter mixture that will make delicious fish and chips. Another way that you can prepare this dish is with pancake mix, which is very common for a traditional fish and chips dinner.

What is the best fish to use for air fried fish and chips?

Cod is the most popular fish that is used to make fish and chips, but there are many other white fish that will do the trick. Stick to white fish, and you will come out with a tasty meal! Some great options are:

• Tilapia
• Bass
• Haddock
• Catfish
• Grouper
• Snapper

Nothing beats a plate of homemade air fryer fish and chips that are perfectly seasoned and ready in minutes!

air fryer fish and chips

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air fryer fish and chips

Air Fryer Fish and Chips

3.71 from 24 votes
Author: Fork To Spoon
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
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Description

There is nothing better than a plate of homemade air fryer fish and chips, perfectly seasoned and cooked up in minutes in your air fryer!

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/3 cup room temperature beer or water
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 12 oz cod filets, thawed
  • Cooking spray
  • Serving: Steak Fries, Lemon Wedges, Tartar Sauce

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 390 degrees F, air fryer setting. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup of the flour, the cornstarch, baking soda, beer or water, and egg until smooth. Set aside.
  • In another medium-sized bowl, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup of flour, the salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Set aside.
  • Place the cod, one piece at a time, into the batter. Let any excess batter drip off and place into the flour mixture. Coat it in the flour and press it in. Spray the air fryer basket well with cooking spray or use a piece of parchment paper. Place the fish into the basket, making sure that the fish is not touching each other. Spray generously with cooking spray.
    Air Fryer Fish and Chips in Air Fryer Basket
  • Air Fry for 10 to 12 minutes. Halfway through the cooking process, spray again with more cooking spray. There is no need to flip. It is done when the fish is golden brown. Sprinkle with some salt to taste.
  • Plate, serve, and enjoy! Serve with steak fries, lemon wedges, and tartar sauce for dipping.
    air fryer fish and chips

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Notes

Serve this crispy fish with potatoes of any form and you’ll have an easy dinner ready in no time!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 417kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 40gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 155mgSodium: 845mgPotassium: 814mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 228IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 53mgIron: 4mg

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