Beer Battered Air Fryer Fish
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Beer Battered Air Fryer Fish
Description
The recipe starts by drying fresh cod filets and coating them in a seasoned flour blend, then dipping them in a beer batter made from light wheat beer and flour mixed with various seasonings. Reapplying the seasoned flour on the battered fish ensures a good adherence for a crisp exterior. The fish is cooked in an air fryer at 380°F for about 12 minutes, with occasional spraying of oil to keep the coating crisp without drying out.
This cooking method yields cod with a crispy, golden coating that contrasts with its tender and flaky interior. The seasoning adds depth to the batter, while the beer contributes a mild yeastiness and light texture to the crust. A tangy tartar sauce, pickled onions, and fresh lemon wedges enhance the dish with acidity and freshness. The accompanying green cabbage slaw with cilantro and lime juice adds crunch and bright flavor, rounding out the meal.
The air fryer approach provides a less oily alternative to traditional deep frying, making cleanup easier and reducing excess oil. Checking and spraying the fish during cook time prevents dryness and ensures even browning. The fish should be served soon after cooking to maintain its crisp texture.
Ingredients
- 1 pound cod cut into 4 filets, fresh
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
- 12 ounces beer I like to use a light wheat beer, your favorite
- onion for serving, pickled
- lemon for serving, wedges
our favorite tartar sauce
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sweet relish
- ½ lemon juiced
- pinch salt
- pinch black pepper
our favorite slaw
- 4 cups green cabbage shredded
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- ⅓ cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- salt kosher salt
- black pepper kosher salt
Instructions
- Pat the fish completely dry with paper towels.
- Place 1 cup of flour in a bowl. I like to give a few shakes of the sale, garlic powder, onion powder and smoked paprika here, but I don’t measure. Just a few pinches of each. Stir to mix.
- In another bowl, whisk together the remaining cup of flour, the garlic powder, onion powder, smoked pap, salt and pepper. Pour in the beer and whisk until a smooth batter forms.
- Dip each piece of fish into the beer batter, coating it completely. Then dip it in the seasoned flour and press the flour gently to adhere. The outside of the fish has to be coated so the batter doesn’t drip off. Repeat with remaining fish.
- Spray the air fryer basket generously with nonstick/olive oil spray.
- Heat the air fryer to 380 degrees F. Place the fish in the basket and spray all over with nonstick/olive oil spray. Set the timer for 12 minutes. I check once or twice during cook time to see if I need to spray one more time so the batter doesn’t dry out.
- While the air fryer runs, I mix up our tartar sauce and the slaw that we love.
- Remove the fish gently and serve with the sauce and slaw. Plus lemon wedges for spritzing!
our favorite tartar sauce
- Whisk all ingredients together until combined.
our favorite slaw
- Combine the cabbage, onion and cilantro. Toss with the lime juice, olive oil and a big pinch of salt and pepper. I like to make this about 15 minutes ahead of time and let it sit.
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Overall Rating
5
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