air fryer white fish
Perfectly flaky white fish cooked in the air fryer with a light, crispy coating. This easy, healthy recipe comes together in under 20 minutes and is ideal for weeknight dinners.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lb white fish fillets cod or haddock recommended
- 0.5 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for spraying
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp paprika smoked or sweet
- 0.25 tsp cayenne pepper optional for heat
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 large egg beaten
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat the air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
- In a shallow bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Add olive oil and toss to combine.
- Place beaten egg in another shallow bowl. Dip each fish fillet into the egg, then press into the breadcrumb mixture to coat evenly.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with olive oil. Arrange fillets in a single layer, leaving space between them. Spray the top of the fillets lightly with oil.
- Cook in the air fryer for 6 minutes, then gently flip the fillets and cook for another 6 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and coating is golden and crispy.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges and your favorite sides like salad, rice, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 minutes to retain crunch.