Air Fryer Fish Recipe
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5.0
54 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
249 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Air Fryer Fish Recipe
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Crispy and crunchy Air Fryer Fish is a simple recipe that will satisfy your fried fish cravings! Make up this quick and easy dish in just 20 minutes for an easy weeknight meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs. White fish fillets about ¼- to ½-inch thick
- ½ cup cornmeal medium grind
- ½ cup all purpose flour or gluten-free 1-to-1
- 2 tsp. Cajun Seasoning or Old Bay
- 1 tsp. paprika
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. salt to taste
- ¼ tsp. black pepper
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
Instructions
- Dredge the Fish: Add mayonnaise and lemon juice to a large bowl and whisk until combined. Place fish filets into the mayonnaise mixture and toss until completely covered.
- Coat the Fish: Mix together cornmeal, flour, Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a medium-sized shallow bowl. Dip each filet into the cornmeal mixture and coat all sides.
- Cook in Air Fryer: Place the coated fish filets into a 6-quart Air Fryer basket in a single layer. Cook at 400 °F for 8-10 minutes.* Flip filets over after 5 minutes. Repeat with remaining filets. You’ll know the fish is done cooking when it flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve Air Fryer Fish with Tartar Sauce, Remoulade, or Secret Sauce.
Notes
- This recipe works well with cod, sole, halibut, or any other firm and mild-tasting white fish.You’ll need to cook the fish longer for thick filets, and shorter for thinner filets.
- Prep-Ahead Instructions:
- You can mix up the coating and binder in advance, or store separately until ready to use.
- Storage Directions:
- Keep air fried fish in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. To freeze, arrange fried fish in a single layer and freeze for 2-3 hours; then transfer to a freezer safe Ziploc bag for up to 3-4 months. Add fried fish back into the air fryer at 350° for 3-5 minutes or until heated through to warm back up.
- Recipe Tips:
- Coat it first. Using mayonnaise as a binder adds flavor, and gets the coating to stick better.
- Get the right texture. Choose a firm, white fish so that it will be flaky while still holding its shape.
- Look at the thickness. Fillets closer to ¼-inch thick will be done in as little as 8 minutes. Thicker fish can take 10 minutes or more.
- When it flakes, it's finished. No need to pull out the meat thermometer, when the middle of the fish flakes easily with a fork, it's ready to eat!
- Make it spicy! Substitute the Cajun seasoning for a blackened seasoning.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
249kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
441mg
(18%)
Potassium
574mg
(16%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1266IU
(25%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 249 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 249kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 441mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 574mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1266IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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