Air Fryer Walleye
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
6 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
16 mins
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Servings
2
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Calories
567 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Air Fryer Walleye
Description
Air Fryer Walleye features tender walleye fillets coated in crushed pork rinds mixed with garlic powder and cayenne pepper, giving a flavorful and mildly spicy crust. The use of egg wash helps the pork rind crumbs adhere evenly to the fish. The fillets are arranged on a lightly greased air fryer rack and cooked at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10 minutes, developing a crispy exterior while keeping the interior moist. Flipping the fillets halfway is optional depending on your preference and air fryer size.
Serve the cooked fillets with lemon wedges to add a fresh, acidic note that balances the richness of the crust. This method avoids deep frying, reducing overall oil use while maintaining a satisfying crunch. It is suitable for those seeking a crisp fish recipe using an air fryer appliance.
Depending on your air fryer capacity, you may need to cook the fillets in batches to ensure they crisp evenly. The pork rind crust provides a gluten-free alternative to breadcrumbs and can be adjusted in seasoning for personal taste.
Ingredients
- 4 walleye fillets
- 1 large egg
- 1 ounce pork rinds I used Old Dutch, bag of
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 lemon optional, cut into 8 wedges
Instructions
- Crush the pork rinds into crumbs. I pour them into a gallon bag and roll over them with a rolling pin until nice and crumbly.
- Add ¼ teaspoon of cayenne and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder to the gallon bag of pork rind crumbs and shake to combine. Pour the pork rind crumbs onto a plate.
- Crack an egg into a bowl and whisk until the white and yolk are combined.
- Dip a walleye fillet into the whisked eggs, making sure both sides get coated. Let the excess egg drip off.
- Dredge the walleye fillet in pork rind crumbs, making sure to completely coat on both sides.
- Spray a bit of cooking spray on the rack in your air fryer to ensure the fillets don’t stick.
- Put the walleye fillets on the air fryer rack (IMPORTANT, read notes*). Repeat with the remaining fillets.
- Fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for around 10 minutes. You can flip halfway through cooking, if desired, though I found I didn't need to.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Work in batches if your air fryer rack cannot fit all fillets at once to ensure even cooking.
- Spray the air fryer rack lightly with cooking spray before cooking to prevent sticking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 567 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 567kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 91g | 182% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 280mg | 93% |
| Sodium | 1003mg | 42% |
| Potassium | 1536mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 408IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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