Suitable for Gluten Free and Low Carb diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points. But frying fish is one of those items. The task is filled with so much uncertainty: how do I know when the fillets are fully cooked through? And then there is the balancing act of making sure the fillets turn out crisp on the outside without getting soggy from absorbing too much oil. Luckily, I am happy to report that this delicious Crispy Golden Air Fried Fish Recipe has changed all that. #airfryerforthewin. And these are just as good as these Air Fryer Fish Sticks and juicy Air Fryer Salmon and well loved Air Fryer Chicken Breast. It is in easy weeknight dinner the whole family will love. And you get grease free restaurant quality crispy fish at a fraction of the cost.
Why Make This Recipe
Fast and Easy: Just toss the fillets with the flavorful Cajun mixture, pop them in the air fryer, and in just a handful of minutes, they are ready to serve.Healthy : this recipe has fewer calories and less fat than traditional deep-fried versions. Fail-proof: you get fish that is perfectly crunchy on the outside and delightfully light and flaky on the inside every time.Family Friendly: Kids and adults love this dish!Dietary – this recipe is gluten-free.
Ingredient Notes
White Fish fillets – the best fish is really the fish that you like. You can purchase tilapia, cod, catfish, haddock and other white fish, and more from the grocery storeCornmeal – The crispy cornmeal coating is one of the best things about this fish. Plus using cornmeal keeps this gluten free.Salt – use your favorite sea salt flakes.Garlic powder – adds delicious flavor. You can use garlic salt instead of salt and garlic.
Ready to learn just how easy it is to make fish in Air Fryer? Then gather up your ingredients and I will show you….
How To Cook Fish In Air Fryer
Get the complete ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
Preheat air fryer to 400F / 200C.Mix the first 5 ingredients together and then add to a Ziploc bag or shallow dish.Rinse the fillet, pat dry, and place it in the bag.Seal the bag and then shake until the fillet are fully coated in the cornmeal mixture.Place fish fillet in the air fryer basket in a single layer. And repeat. (If you have a small fryer you will need to cook them one at a time). Spray with low-calorie cooking spray or cooking oil and Air Fry for 10 minutes.Turn the air fryer fish fillets over and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, or until done.Serve immediately with lemon wedges and sides that you like.
Expert Top Tips
Some tips so you end up with the best fried fish in air fryer.
Use fresh fish fillets for the best results.Pat fish dry very well so that the coating sticks on.Your fillets need to be thick enough for this recipe, as if too thin they will cook through before the crust has time to crisp up.Only spray the tiniest amount of oil evenly over the breaded fish. This is what covered cornmeal / flour spots so that the fish is golden all over. If you notice any flour spots when turning them over then spray a tiny bit more.
Don’t let the fish sit in the cornmeal crust mix or it will get soggy. Coat the fillets and then immediately place in the air fryer to cook.You can use gluten free flour or breadcrumbs instead if you prefer.If you prefer to dip this in egg (see notes below), then make sure you let the excess egg drop off the fillets before coating with the breadcrumbs.Feel free to customize the flavor by using your favorite spices, herbs, and seasonings.If your air fryer basket is small, you may need to cook in batches. Everyone can start on their first piece of fish while the second piece cooks. To make this low carb – skip the cornmeal.
Chef’s Tip: Since air fryer temperatures can vary depending on the make and model, this recipe includes a range of suggested cook times. I recommend starting with less time, checking for doneness, and then adding more time as needed.
Recipe Variations
Swap the fish: use tilapia, cod, or halibut, Pollock, catfish or whatever you like.Hot sauce – brush on some of your favorite hot sauce before adding the cornmeal crust or breadcrumbs.Turn it into tacos: to make air fryer fish tacos, cook fish as directed, then slice, add to taco shells, and top with shredded cabbage, salsa, avocado, sour cream, etc.Use different seasoning: You can simply use salt and pepper or make this with Old Bay Seasoning, instead of Creole. Or for even more zesty flavor, try a combination of creole seasoning with a little cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes for a nice kick. I love using onion powder and black pepper too. You can also quickly whip up one of these super easy homemade seasonings: Blackened Seasoning or Super Easy Greek Seasoning.
FAQs
Serving Suggestions
This goes well with potatoes dishes like crispy Air Fryer French Fries, Air Fryer Potato Wedges, the best Air Fryer Tater Tots and delicious Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries. Sauces and sides you can serve this with include Tartar Sauce, Homemade Ketchup and Sriracha Aioli and your favorite hot sauce.
More Recipes You’ll Love
Air Fryer Salmon.Air Fryer Frozen Fish Sticks.Air Fryer Fish Sticks.Air Fryer Whole Chicken.Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Breast.Mexican Air Fryer Corn on the Cob.Cilantro Lime Air Fryer Shrimp Skewers.Air Fryer Hibachi Shrimp Dinner.Gluten Free Fish Casserole Recipe.Alternatively, you can check out all my Air Fryer Recipes.
Weight Watchers Points
There is just 1 Blue Plan SmartPoint in a serving of this.
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