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Cornflake Crusted Fish – Air Fried
This quick 30 minutes dinner is a lighter version of corn flake crusted fish is air fried to cut down on the oil but NOT on the crispiness! You will love this extra crispy corn flake crusted fish!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 243 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Dry Rub
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon old bay
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Fish
- 6 fillets of white fish (ex. basa, haddock, halibut (approx. 3 lbs) fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups corn flakes
- 1 cup flour + pinch of salt and pepper
- 2 eggs (whisked)
- cooking spray
Instructions
- If using frozen fish, thaw and pat dry with a towel. Depending on the size of the fish cut into smaller pieces as desired.
- Mix the dry rub ingredients together and sprinkle over both sides of the fish and rub in with hands.
- Prepare a dredging station using 3 bowls. Add the cornflakes to one bowl and gently crush. Add flour, pinch of salt and pepper to another bowl and stir. Add the whisked eggs to the third bowl.
- Preheat Air Fryer or oven to 400°F.
- Using two hands, keep 1 hand for the dry ingredients and one for the wet. First dip the fish into the flour, then the egg, then the cornflakes. Use your hands to gently push down and pack on the cornflakes to ensure they stick well.
- AIR FRYRER COOKING METHODSpray both sides of the fish with cooking spray and add 3-4 pieces to your air fryer (or the quantity that fits). Cook for approximately 15 minutes flipping once halfway through.OVEN COOKING METHOD Prepare a large cookie sheet with a wire rack on top. Spray both sides of the fish with cooking spray and add the pieces of fish on top of the wire rack. Cook approximately 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve with French fries, steamed vegetables, or a side salad and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
243kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
140mg
(47%)
Sodium
534mg
(22%)
Potassium
568mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
222IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 243
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 243kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 140mg | 47% |
| Sodium | 534mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 568mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 222IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.