Post includes Weight Watchers points. Fish is flavorful and goes well with so many different side dishes, so it’s the perfect quick dinner to make when you’re on a budget. Serve the fish with fries, coleslaw, a salad, mac and cheese, or whatever you have on hand. You can also serve delicious air fried food such as Homemade Air Fryer Fish Sticks, best golden crispy Air Fryer Fish, and easy family-approved Air Fryer Frozen Fish Sicks. Plus for a complete meal you can easily whip up some Air Fryer Fish And Chips that everyone will love.
Kid Friendly Air Fryer Frozen Fish
Kids love fish fillets so these frozen Fish In Air Fryer is a family-friendly meal that cooks quickly so you can serve it even on the busiest of nights.
Why Make This Recipe
Family-Friendly – Kids and adults love fish fillets.Versatile – Air Fryer Frozen Fish Fillets go with just about any side dish, so serve them with whatever you have on hand. Healthier – Get crispy, crunchy fish without deep frying. Simple – It’s so easy to cook these in the air fryer. Quick – From freezer to plate in about 15 minutes.
Ingredient Notes
Frozen Fish Fillets – Fish fillets come in many varieties. You can purchase Tilapia, frozen cod, haddock, and more from the grocery store. Fish fillets also come in many different sizes. This also uses frozen breaded fish fillets. Our favorite is to make Air fryer Frozen Cod. See our instructions below for determining how long to cook your fillets. Battered vs. Breaded – While you can cook both battered fish and breaded fish fillets, in the same manner, the battered fillets will get much crispier in the air fryer. Oil – For extra crispy fish fillets, be sure to spray them with cooking oil like olive oil or avocado oil or cooking spray before air frying.
How To Make Frozen Fish In The Air Fryer
Get full ingredients list and instructions from the recipe card below.
Remove frozen breaded fish fillets from the package and place them in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray both sides of the fillets with cooking spray or olive oil.Air fry at 380 degrees F / 190 degrees C for 8-14 minutes or until golden, crispy, and cooked through. Serve the cooked fish with various sides of your choosing.
Recipe Tips and Variations
Do not defrost the white fish fillets. Go directly from the freezer to the air fryer. If your fish is dry after cooking, squeeze lemon juice over the fillets. It adds moisture and flavor. Your first batch will be sort of a “test” run. Adjust time and temperature based on the size of your favorite frozen fish fillets. Flip the fish halfway through cooking. This will help the fillets to cook all the way through and be crispy on both sides.Using cooking spray or olive oil helps prevent sticking and helps it crisp up.If your air fryer is small, you may need to cook in batches. Everyone can start on their first piece of fish while the second piece cooks.
How Long To Cook Frozen Fish Fillets In Air Fryer?
Frozen fish fillets come in different sizes, so you will want to take note the first time you make your favorite brand as to which cooking time work best. Here is a general cooking times guide:
Small fillets – About 8 minutes. Medium fillets – About 10-12 minutes.Large (or thick) fillets – About 12-14 minutes.
Storage
Store – Leftover fish fillets can be stored in the fridge but should be consumed within 2 days. Freeze – Do not refreeze your frozen fish fillet after it have been cooked. Reheat – Leftover fillets can be reheated in the air fryer. Cook at the same temperature for 2-3 minutes per side. Spray the fish with oil to keep it from drying out.
FAQs
More Easy Air Fryer Recipes You May Like
Family approved Fish sticks. Crispy Golden Fish.Juicy Salmon Fillets.Salmon Croquettes.Best crunchy Fries
More Frozen Foods You Might Like
Best Air Fryer Frozen Fish Sticks.Family Approved Air Fryer Frozen Burgers.Air Fryer Frozen Burritos.Air Fryer Frozen Shrimp.Juicy Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Breast.Air fryer Frozen Corndogs.
Serving Suggestions
Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries.Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes.Air Fryer Frozen Mozzarella Sticks.
Weight Watchers Points
There are 7 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
Tools To Make This
An Air Fryer.A spray bottle.Handy tongs.
