Recipes AirfryerAir Fryer Breaded Fish Fillets
Crispy air fryer breaded fish with a golden cornmeal crust and flaky, tender fish inside — all the crunch of fish fry night with hardly any oil. The cornmeal coating gives it that classic Southern-style crackle.
Serve it with fries and tartar sauce for fish and chips, flake it into tacos, or tuck it into a sandwich. Ready in about 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Instructions
Set up
Beat the egg with a pinch of salt in one dish. Mix the cornmeal with paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper in another.
Bread
Pat the fish very dry. Dip each fillet in egg, let the excess drip off, then coat well in the seasoned cornmeal.
Air fry
Spray both sides with oil and air fry at 360°F for about 10–12 minutes, turning once, until golden and the fish flakes easily.
- Dry the fish well so the coating sticks and crisps.
- Spray oil on both sides for an even golden crust.
- Any firm white fish works — cod, haddock, pollock or tilapia.
Frequently asked
How long does breaded fish take in the air fryer?
About 10–12 minutes at 360°F, turning once, until golden and flaky.
Why did the coating fall off?
The fish was too wet or wasn't pressed into the coating. Pat it dry and coat it firmly.
Can I use frozen fish?
Thaw and pat dry first for the best crust, or air fry pre-breaded frozen fillets at 400°F for 10–12 minutes.
