5 from 45 votes
Crispy Golden Air Fryer Fish
This recipe creates crispy, golden air-fried white fish fillets coated in a seasoned mix of cornmeal, Cajun spices, paprika, and garlic powder. The coating yields a crunchy exterior while the fish inside stays moist. Cooking in an air fryer uses minimal oil and ensures a light, crisp crust with a tender, flaky fish center.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
13 mins
Total Time
19 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
212 kcal
Course:
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- sea salt to taste, flakes
- 2 White fish fillets
- cooking spray low calorie
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 400F / 200C.
- Mix the first 5 ingredients together and then add to a Ziploc bag.
- Rinse the catfish, pat dry and add fillets to the Ziploc bag.
- Seal the bag and then shake until the fillets are fully coated.
- Place in the air fryer basket. (if you have a small fryer you will need to cook them one at a time). Spray the fillets with low calorie spray, close the air fryer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Turn and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until done.
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Notes
- Use fresh fish fillets for best texture and flavor.
- Coat fillets immediately before air frying to keep the crust crisp.
- Let excess egg drip off before coating if using an egg wash step.
- Customize the seasoning mix to suit your taste preferences.
- This recipe provides one Weight Watchers Blue Plan SmartPoint per serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
212kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
85mg
(28%)
Sodium
91mg
(4%)
Potassium
598mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Vitamin A
1415IU
(28%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
1.9mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 212kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 91mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 598mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1415IU | 28% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.9mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.