Published 8/13/2024 Not only is cooking fish in the air fryer healthier than deep frying it, but it also cooks faster and makes for easy cleanup. It’s a great choice for feeding the whole family without breaking a sweat. Plus, air fryers create a crunchy texture around the fish that would be hard to achieve with any other cooking method. This crispy air fryer fish recipe makes for an easy weeknight dinner. The fish cooks to absolute perfection in less than 15 minutes, coming out super tender, juicy, and flaky on the inside and deliciously crispy on the outside. Bonus – with this healthy air fryer fish recipe, there is no deep frying involved. Simply dredge your lish filets in egg and then into a spiced breadcrumb mixture. Then, air fry at 8 minutes. Flip and cook for 4 more minutes. PS: try our grilled fish for a quick and fresh fish recipe!
What You Need to Make Air Fryer Fish
Cod: you can use either fresh or frozen cod filets; it’s up to you! Eggs: eggs act as a binding agent so that the breadcrumbs adhere to the fish. Bread crumbs: we kept it simple with plain breadcrumbs, but Italian or g/f work too. All-purpose flour: flour is what gets the fish nice and crispy. Old Bay seasoning: a classic seafood seasoning, Old Bay adds a delightful kick of flavor. Salt: salt is necessary to bring out all the great natural flavors of the fish Olive oil: olive oil provides crispiness and prevents the fish from sticking to the air fryer.
What kinds of fish can you air fry?
Have another white fish you’d like to use! You’re in luck. This recipe works with most white fish. You’ll just need to keep an eye on the time depending on the thickness of your filets.
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Can you make this recipe gluten free?
Instead of regular breadcrumbs, you can use gluten-free breadcrumbs. Then, make sure you use an all-purpose gluten free flour in place of normal white flour. That should do the trick for making this g/f.
Top Tips for this Easy Air Fryer Fish Recipe
Cut cod into equal size strips: Cutting your fish into the same size will ensure they will all take about the same amount of time to cook. Have fun with flavors: If you don’t have Old Bay seasoning, try something new, like smoked paprika, garlic powder, or even a combination of herbs. Don’t overcrowd: Make sure your air fryer basket isn’t overcrowded so that the fish will cook evenly. Coat fish in oil before frying: If there are dry, powdery sections of the fish after air frying, be sure to add more oil.
The Best Way to Store Leftover Air Fryer Fish
Store any leftover air fryer fish in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.
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Tartar Sauce To reheat: the trick to getting leftover crispy fish crispy again is to cook it in the air fryer (NOT the microwave). Air fry for 3 to 4 minutes until crispy and warmed through. Be careful not to overcook as it can dry out the fish.
Serving Suggestions
There are plenty of ways to savor this delicious air fryer fish like in fish tacos! Serve it with tartar sauce or a light and refreshing coleslaw. We also like pairing it with sides such as these:
Roasted Veggies
Roasted Broccoli Crispy Roasted Red Potatoes (fish and chips!) Oven Roasted Asparagus
Salads
French Carrot Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing Cucumber Tomato Salad English Pea and Potato Salad
Grains & Starches
Cilantro Lime Rice Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries Crockpot Mashed Potatoes
