Air-Fryer Breaded Fish: Quick, Crispy, And Delicious!

Breaded fish is a quick and easy meal to make in an air fryer. You can use homemade or store-bought dried breadcrumbs, mixed with your choice of seasoning, to coat the fish fillets. The air fryer should be sprayed with oil or lined with parchment paper, and the fish cooked for around 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway through.

How to prepare the fish for breading

To prepare the fish for breading, you should first pat the fish fillets dry to remove any moisture on the surface. Then, season all sides of the fish fillets with garlic powder, lemon pepper seasoning, or any seasoning of your choice. You can also add Parmesan cheese to the mix. Next, prepare three bowls for coating. In one bowl, add panko bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese, and mix well. In another bowl, add an egg and beat well until the mixture is homogenous. You can use either homemade or store-bought dried bread crumbs for the breading. Coat each fish fillet in the seasoning breadcrumbs, and remove any excess breading before you cook in the air fryer. Finally, pat the coated fish fillet with your hands so the crumbs stick better, and make sure the whole fillet is evenly coated.

How to make the breading

To make the breading, you can use either homemade or store-bought dried breadcrumbs. Mix the breadcrumbs with any spices that you like, such as onion and garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. You can also add Parmesan cheese to the breadcrumb mixture.

Coat each fish fillet in the seasoned breadcrumbs, making sure the whole fillet is evenly coated. Pat the coated fish fillet with your hands so the crumbs stick better. Remove any excess breading before you cook in the air fryer.

You can also add an egg to the breading process. Beat an egg in a shallow bowl until the mixture is homogenous. Dip the fish fillets in the egg mixture before coating them in the breadcrumbs.

How to cook the fish in the air fryer

To cook breaded fish in an air fryer, first prepare your fish fillets. Pat the fish dry to remove any moisture and season with garlic powder, lemon pepper seasoning, salt and pepper, or any other spices of your choice. Next, prepare three bowls for coating. In one bowl, mix together panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese. In another bowl, beat an egg until the mixture is homogenous. Coat each fish fillet in the seasoning and breadcrumbs, and remove any excess before you cook. Spray the air fryer basket with oil, or line the basket with parchment paper. Place several pieces of breaded fish into the basket and spray the top with oil spray. Air fry at between 390°F and 400°F for 10-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the fish is golden and flakes easily with a fork. Serve with a lemon wedge and tartar sauce for dipping.

How long to cook the fish for

The cooking time for breaded fish in an air fryer depends on the temperature. At 400°F (200°C), cook the fish for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through. At 390°F (199°C), cook the fish for 12-15 minutes, again flipping halfway through.

The fish is done when it is golden and flakes easily with a fork.

What to serve with the fish

To cook breaded fish in an air fryer, coat the fillets with breadcrumbs and your choice of seasoning. You can use homemade or store-bought breadcrumbs, and season with onion and garlic powder, black pepper, salt, or lemon pepper. Spray the air fryer basket with oil, lay the fillets inside, and spray the fish with oil. Air fry at 400F/200C for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Now, what to serve with the fish? There are plenty of options to choose from. You could go for a classic and serve the fish with chips, or fries. You could also serve it with a baked potato, sweet potato wedges, or roasted baby potatoes. If you're looking for something a little lighter, a fresh green salad or coleslaw would work well. For a more substantial meal, try serving the fish with Mediterranean rice, thyme rice, or coconut rice. You could also make some tartar sauce or remoulade for dipping. If you're feeling creative, why not try making fried fish tacos with corn tortillas, lime, and salsa?

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