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Easy Air Fryer Fish

Our crispy air fryer fish is inspired by Wisconsin Friday night fish fry, but there is no deep frying involved. Plus, it only takes 8 minutes to cook up!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time32 minutes
Course: Fish and Seafood
Cuisine: American
Keyword: air fryer fish
Servings: 6

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400ºF, and if using frozen cod, be sure to thaw it.
  • Prepare the fish by blotting the cod with a paper towel to remove excess moisture. Cut the fish into 4 strips or pieces that will fit in your air fryer. Set aside.
    Raw cod on a cutting board.
  • Add the eggs to a mixing bowl and whisk together. In a separate bowl, combine the bread crumbs, flour, old bay seasoning, and salt. Stir to combine.
  • Dredge the fish filets through the egg mixture. Allow excess egg to drip from the fish. Dredge the fish through the breadcrumb mixture. Use your hands to firmly pat or press the breadcrumb mixture into the fish filet.
    Air fryer fish being breaded.
  • Dredge the fish through the egg and breadcrumb mixture a second time. Repeat until all the fish filets have been coated twice.
    Three pieces of cookies on a pink cutting board.
  • Coat the air fryer basket with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and then transfer the fish filets to the air fryer. Drizzle the remaining olive oil over the fish.
  • Cook the fish for 8 minutes and then gently flip the fish. It’s ok if the fish falls apart a little bit. Cook the fish for an additional 4 minutes or until the fish is golden brown.
    Air fryer fish in an air fryer basket.
  • Remove from the air fryer and enjoy with our homemade tartar sauce and a fresh squeeze of lemon.
    Air fryer fish on a plate with lemon slices.

Notes

  • Any white fish can be used instead of cod.
  • Panko breadcrumbs can be used instead of breadcrumbs.
  • Be sure the fish is coated in oil before frying. If there are dry, powdery sections of the fish after air frying, be sure to add more oil.
  • Other oil can be used instead of olive oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 10g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g