Zatarain's Fish Fry: Air Fryer Magic

Zatarain's offers a range of products for preparing fried fish, including the Zatarain's Air Fryer Fish Coating, which is designed to be used in an air fryer. The coating mix promises to deliver crispy, crunchy fish with an authentic New Orleans taste in just 10 minutes, without the need for oil or deep-frying. It is made with breadcrumbs and seasoned with Creole-Cajun spices like paprika, garlic, and onion.

In addition to the air fryer coating, Zatarain's also offers a Regular Fish-Fri and a Seasoned Fish-Fri, which are corn flour-based breading mixes. These products can be used for deep frying, pan frying, or baking fish and other foods, such as vegetables, meat, and seafood.

Zatarain's Air Fryer Fish Coating ingredients

Zatarain's Air Fryer Fish Coating is a great option for those who want to enjoy crispy, crunchy fish without the time and oil required for deep-frying. This seasoned coating mix is designed specifically for use in an air fryer, delivering the authentic taste of New Orleans right to your kitchen. Here's a detailed breakdown of the ingredients that make up this unique blend:

Main Ingredients:

• Bleached Wheat Flour: The base of the coating mix, providing a crispy texture.
• Bread Crumbs: Adds a crunchy texture and body to the coating. It includes bleached wheat flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
• Salt: Enhances the flavour and helps to season the fish.
• Sunflower Oil: Provides moisture and helps the other ingredients bind together.
• Spices: The specific spices used include paprika, which adds a mild heat and a vibrant red colour.
• Garlic Powder and Onion Powder: These add savoury notes and depth of flavour.
• Disodium Inosinate and Guanylate: These are flavour enhancers that boost the overall taste.
• Lemon Juice Concentrate and Sugar: The lemon juice adds a tangy note, while the sugar provides a hint of sweetness to balance the savoury flavours.

Allergen Information:

It's important to note that the product may contain milk and milk products, monosodium glutamate (MSG), sesame, yellow dye #5 (tartrazine), sulfites, and gluten-containing grains such as barley, rye, oats, spelt, triticale, and kamut. The manufacturer provides detailed allergen information on the product label.

With this mix of ingredients, the Zatarain's Air Fryer Fish Coating delivers a delicious and convenient way to prepare crispy, New Orleans-style fish right in your air fryer, making it a tasty and healthier alternative to traditional deep-fried fish.

How to use the coating

Zatarain's Air Fryer Fish Seasoned Coating Mix is a great way to get that crispy, crunchy fried fish texture and taste without the need for deep-frying in oil. The coating mix is designed especially for air fryers and can also be used in the oven. It's a healthier and quicker way to prepare fried fish with that authentic New Orleans flavour.

• Prepare your fish fillets. You can use catfish, tilapia, cod, halibut, or walleye. Cut the fish into large strips if the pieces are thick.
• Pour the Zatarain's Fish Air Fryer Seasoned Coating Mix into a shallow dish or a large resealable plastic bag. You will need about 1/2 cup of the coating mix for 1 pound of fish.
• Beat an egg in a separate shallow dish.
• Dip the fish fillets in the beaten egg to moisten them.
• Now, dip or shake the fish fillets in the coating mix, a few pieces at a time, pressing to coat them evenly. Make sure each piece is well-coated.
• Discard any remaining egg or coating mix.
• Place the coated fish fillets in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
• Spray the tops of the fish fillets with a no-stick cooking spray.
• Air fry at 375°F for 10 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. There is no need to turn the fish over during cooking.
• Serve immediately.

You can also use this coating mix in the oven. Simply place the coated fish fillets on a large foil-lined baking pan sprayed with no-stick cooking spray. Bake in a preheated oven at 450°F for 15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Enjoy your delicious, crispy, and crunchy fish with that unique New Orleans flavour!

What to cook with the coating

Zatarain's Fish-Fri is a versatile coating that can be used on a variety of seafood, meats, and vegetables. Here are some ideas for what to cook with the coating:

Seafood

Zatarain's Fish-Fri is perfect for coating a variety of seafood, including fish, shrimp, oysters, and soft-shell crabs. You can use any type of fish, such as tilapia, catfish, cod, or walleye. Try making fish tacos with white fish varieties like cod, halibut, or walleye. Cut the cooked fish into strips and serve in warm flour tortillas with shredded cabbage, sliced avocado, chopped tomatoes, and cilantro. You can also add a drizzle of Zatarain's Cajun Hot Sauce for an extra kick.

Meat

For meat lovers, Zatarain's Fish-Fri can be used as a coating for chicken and frog legs. The seasoning adds a delicious crunch to your favorite meats.

Vegetables

Vegetable lovers, rejoice! Zatarain's Fish-Fri is not just for seafood. You can use it to coat and fry a variety of vegetables, including okra, zucchini, eggplant, and even breaded mushrooms, green beans, steak fries, and cauliflower for a shareable combo appetizer.

Tofu

For a vegetarian or vegan option, Zatarain's Fish-Fri can be used to create a crispy coating on tofu. Simply freeze and thaw firm tofu, then press it to remove excess moisture. Cut the tofu into fish stick shapes or squares and dredge them in the Zatarain's mix, then dip in milk and coat again for a thicker crust.

With Zatarain's Fish-Fri, the possibilities are endless! You can experiment with different ingredients and create delicious, crispy dishes that your family and friends will love.

Zatarain's Regular Fish-Fri

Deep Frying

• Fill the deep fryer no more than 3/4 full with oil. Heat the oil to 350°F on medium heat.
• Pour Zatarain's Regular Fish-Fri onto a plate or into a plastic bag. Use 1/2 cup of Fish-Fri per 1 lb. of fish. Roll or shake the fish in the Fish-Fri until it is evenly coated. Discard any remaining Fish-Fri mixture.
• Fry the fish, a few pieces at a time, in hot oil until light golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Note:

For a thicker coating, dip the fish in 1/2 cup of milk mixed with 1 lightly beaten egg before rolling it in the Fish-Fri.

Pan Frying

• Pour 1 inch of vegetable oil into a large skillet. Heat the oil to 350°F on medium heat.
• Coat and fry the fish as directed above.

Baking

• Brush 1 lb. of fish fillets on both sides with oil. Pour Zatarain's Regular Fish-Fri onto a plate. Roll the fish in the Fish-Fri until it is evenly coated. Discard any remaining Fish-Fri mixture.
• Place the fish on a shallow baking pan sprayed with a non-stick cooking spray. Spray the top of the fish with cooking spray.
• Bake in a preheated 450ºF oven for 15 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Zatarain's Seasoned Fish-Fri

To use Zatarain's Seasoned Fish-Fri in an air fryer, follow these steps:

Preparation:

Pour the Fish-Fri onto a plate or into a plastic bag. You will need 1/2 cup of the mix for every 1 lb of fish. You can also dip the fish in 1/2 cup of milk mixed with 1 lightly beaten egg before rolling it in the Fish-Fri for a thicker coating.

Cooking:

Place the fish in a single layer in the air fryer basket and spray the tops with a cooking spray. Air fry at 375°F for 10 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. There is no need to turn the fish over while it is cooking. Serve immediately.

Other cooking methods:

Breading options:

In addition to fish, Zatarain's Seasoned Fish-Fri can be used as a coating for other foods such as shrimp, soft-shell crabs, chicken, frog legs, zucchini, oysters, and eggplants. It can also be used to create a crispy texture on vegetables such as mushrooms, green beans, steak fries, and cauliflower.

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