Air Fryer Fish Fillets
These Quick Crispy Air Fryer Fish Fillets offer a perfect combination of a golden, crunchy exterior and tender, flaky fish inside. Ready in under 20 minutes, this healthy and delicious recipe uses an air fryer for a lighter alternative to traditional frying, making it an ideal meal for busy weeknights or snack time.
Ingredients
- 4white fish fillets (cod, haddock, tilapia, or pollock), about 4-6 ounces each
- 1 cuppanko breadcrumbs (or gluten-free alternative)
- ½ cupall-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 2 largeeggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- ½ teaspoonblack pepper
- ½ teaspoongarlic powder
- ½ teaspoonpaprika
- olive oil spray
Directions
- 1
Pat your fish fillets dry with paper towels to remove all excess moisture. This helps the coating stick better and ensures the fillets crisp up beautifully in the air fryer.
- 2
Arrange three shallow dishes: one with the flour mixed with salt and pepper, one with the beaten eggs, and one with the panko breadcrumbs combined with garlic powder and paprika. This setup will make the breading process quick and efficient.
- 3
Dredge each fillet first in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Then dip into the beaten eggs, allowing the extra to drip off. Finally, press the fillet firmly into the breadcrumb mixture to coat thoroughly for maximum crispiness.
- 4
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (204°C) for about 3 minutes to ensure even cooking and a crispy crust from the start.
- 5
Lightly spray each coated fillet with olive oil spray, then place them in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Cook for 8 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).