Easy & Healthy Air Fried Fish: 2 Steps
Craving that classic fried fish but want to skip the grease and extra calories? Your air fryer is the perfect solution. With just a few simple steps, you can achieve a wonderfully crispy, golden-brown crust and a tender, flaky inside. No messy flour dredge required—we're keeping it simple and delicious.
Here is the secret to that beautiful, golden-brown crust. After you've breaded your fish, lay the fillets in your air fryer basket in a single layer. Lightly spray the top of each piece with a cooking spray like avocado or olive oil. A quick, even mist is all you need. While these sprays are often marketed as "0 calories," a light application is what gives you that perfectly crispy, golden exterior.
With this simple, no-fuss method, you can enjoy all the flavor and texture of fried fish with a fraction of the calories. It’s the perfect way to get a quick and healthy meal on the table.
Ingredients
- 1 Lb lean white fish of your choice (haddock, cod, red fish, pollock)
- 1.5-2 cups of Panko crumbs
- 2-3 Eggs (depending on size)
- Cooking Spray
- Optional: Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder in Panko Crumbs
- Lemon wedges – for serving
- Tartar Sauce (Or any sauce of your choice) – for dipping
Preparation
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Cut your fish fillets into smaller pieces, fish n’ chips size.
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Whisk eggs together in a bowl
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Add panko crumbs in a separate bowl, add seasonings to panko if desired.
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Prepare your air fryer by spraying the bottom with cooking spray
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Dip the fish in eggs, then panko crumbs, then in the air fryer – don’t overcrowd it
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Set air fryer to 350 degrees F, cook for 10-12 minutes
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Serve with lemon wedges & tartar sauce
