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Air Fryer Catfish

This Air Fryer Catfish recipe is made by coating catfish fillets with eggs and fish fry mix, then air frying until crispy. Serve hot with lemon wedges and optional sauces.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 351 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 catfish fillets rinsed
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup Louisiana fish fry mix
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or olive oil spray
  • ½ teaspoon Cajun Seasoning optional
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Instructions

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  1. Prepare Your Catfish: Pat your catfish fillets dry with paper towels. This helps to remove any excess moisture, which can make your fish soggy instead of crispy.
  2. Set Up Your Coating Station: Crack the eggs into a shallow bowl and beat them well. In another shallow dish, pour in the Louisiana fish fry mix. If you like a bit of spice, you can add the Cajun seasoning to the mix.
  3. Coat the Catfish: Dip each catfish fillet into the beaten eggs, making sure that they're completely covered, and then transfer the fillets to the bowl with the fish fry mix. Coat them evenly, pressing gently so the mix sticks to the fish.
  4. Preheat Your Air Fryer: Turn on your air fryer and preheat it to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
  5. Prepare the Air Fryer Basket: Lightly brush or spray the air fryer basket with olive oil. This will prevent the fish from sticking to the basket during cooking.
  6. Cook the Catfish: Carefully place the coated catfish fillets into the air fryer basket making sure they're in a single layer and not overlapping. Drizzle a little olive oil over the top of each of the fillets. This will help them get that crispy crust.
  7. Cook the catfish in the air fryer at 400°F (200°C) for 10 minutes and then, flip them over and cook them for another 5 minutes, or until they're golden brown and crispy.
  8. Serve and Enjoy: Once the air fryer catfish fillets are cooked through and crispy, remove them from the air fryer. Squeeze some fresh lemon juice over the fillets for a burst of flavor and serve your delicious air fryer catfish hot, with hot sauce, remoulade sauce, homemade tartar sauce, air fryer hush puppies and lemon wedges on the side for an extra hot and tangy kick.

Notes

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  • Pat the Catfish Dry: Before coating the catfish fillets, make sure to pat them dry with paper towels. Removing excess moisture will help the coating stick better and ensure a crispy exterior.
  • Even Coating: When dipping the catfish fillets in the egg and fish fry mix, make sure they are evenly coated on all sides for consistent browning and flavor.
  • Preheat the Air Fryer: Preheating the air fryer helps create a crispier exterior on the catfish. It also ensures that they are evenly cooked.
  • Don't Overcrowd the Basket: Make sure the catfish fillets are arranged in a single layer in the air fryer basket, with some space between each fillet. This will allow for proper air circulation and ensure they cook evenly.
  • Flip Midway Through Cooking: Flipping the catfish fillets halfway through the cooking process ensures that both sides are evenly browned and crispy.
  • Serve Immediately: For the best texture and flavor, serve the air fryer Cajun catfish immediately after cooking. This will ensure that it remains crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

Nutrition Information

Calories 351kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 36g (72%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 285mg (95%) Sodium 149mg (6%) Potassium 811mg (23%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1062IU (21%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 227mg (23%) Iron 8mg (44%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 351

% Daily Value*

Calories 351kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 36g 72%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 285mg 95%
Sodium 149mg 6%
Potassium 811mg 17%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1062IU 21%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 227mg 23%
Iron 8mg 44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.