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    Home » Recipes » Air Fryer Fish

    Air Fryer Fish

    Apr 30, 2020 by Cindy This blog generates income via ads.

    Air Fryer Fish is a crunchy and juicy main dish that will make you forget deep frying! This 30-minute tilapia recipe is perfect for your weeknight rotation. #airfryerfish #airfryertilapia #friedfish via @vegetarianmamma
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    Air Fryer Fish is a crunchy and juicy main dish that will make you forget deep frying! This 30-minute tilapia recipe is perfect for your weeknight rotation.

    breaded fish with green beans on a white plate

    Air Fryer Fish Recipe

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    1 Air Fryer Fish Recipe
    2 How to make Air Fryer Fish
    3 Can you cook raw fish in an air fryer?
    4 Can I cook frozen fish in the air fryer?
    5 More Yummy Air Fryer Recipes
    5.1 Pro Tips
    6 Air Fryer Fish
    6.1 Equipment
    6.2 Ingredients
    6.3 Instructions
    6.4 Notes
    6.5 Nutrition
    6.6 Related Posts
    6.6.1 95+ Cosori Air Fryer Recipes
    6.6.2 Air Fryer Fish Recipes
    6.6.3 Air Fryer Vegetable Recipes

    Fish fry season is upon us, but I like to skip the deep frying for this flaky Air Fryer Fish recipe.

    This can work with any white fish, such as cod or catfish, but I prefer tilapia because it's easy to add flavor and easy to find!

    Our air fryer tilapia is coated with seasoned breadcrumbs with chili powder and garlic salt, and it looks as good as traditionally fried fish filets with less fat and more flavor!

    This recipe takes less than half an hour and will wow your friends and family.

    In need of more seafood recipes?

    Try our Air Fryer Salmon for more fish recipes and our Air Fryer Shrimp for a delicious surf and turf dinner!

    cooked tilapia filets flaked with a fork and a side of green beans on a white plate

    How to make Air Fryer Fish

    This tilapia in the air fryer is as fast as it is delicious!

    1. Dry fish filets with paper towel.
    2. Spray filets with a spritz of oil before seasoning and set aside.
    3. Mix seasonings in a small bowl.
    4. Add breadcrumbs and seasonings to ziplock bag.
    5. Put one filet into ziplock bag at a time and gently press breadcrumb mixture into the fish. Repeat for each filet.
    6. Cook filets at 400°F or 200°C for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway. Serve and enjoy!
    steps to make air fryer fish

    Can you cook raw fish in an air fryer?

    Absolutely! There isn't much you can't make in an air fryer!

    The most important step is to leave space between your filets because air fryers work by circulating hot air to cook quickly and evenly.

    Parchment paper or aluminum foil can always be a barrier between the basket and the fish for faster cleanup.

    air fryer fish in a black air fryer basket. fish is cooked

    Can I cook frozen fish in the air fryer?

    Previously frozen fish that has been thawed will absolutely work here, but the breadcrumb mixture won't stick to the frozen filets.

    Luckily fish can be thawed in a jiffy!

    If you forgot to thaw your filets overnight, place them in a ziplock bag before submerging them in a cold water bath in a bowl or plugged sink.

    Be sure to change the water every half an hour to keep the fish thawing but safe and cold.

    We don't recommend thawing fish in a microwave because the sporadic heat can both partially cook thinner sections of the fish or cause the fish to be rubbery.

    a piece of cooked tilapia on a fork with a side of green beans on a white plate

    More Yummy Air Fryer Recipes

    We have so many air fryer recipes to choose from!

    If you are having trouble figuring out which one to try next, we suggest: Air Fryer Carrots, Air Fryer Steak, Mexican Corn on the Cob in the Air Fryer, Air Fryer Pork Chops and Air Fryer Broccoli

    steps to make air fryer fish
    cooked air fryer fish in a black air fryer basket

    Pro Tips

    • Use Any Air Fryer: This recipe can be made in an air fryer unit with a basket or an air fryer oven. If you're using an air fryer oven, place your food on the middle rack and select the "air fry" function.
    • Check your food as it cooks! Since each air fryer runs differently, sometimes air frying is a trial and error process. When cooking a new recipe, be sure to check on your food often. This will help you avoid over or undercooking, and help you learn your air fryer's specific ways!
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    Air Fryer Fish

    Air Fryer Fish is a crunchy and juicy main dish that will make you forget deep frying! This 30-minute tilapia recipe is perfect for your weeknight rotation.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time12 minutes mins
    Total Time22 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: air fryer fish
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 109kcal
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    Equipment

    • Air fryer
    • Small bowl
    • Ziplock bag

    Ingredients

    • 4 Tilapia filets
    • Spray oil
    • 1 tsp chili powder
    • ½ tsp garlic salt
    • ½ tsp pepper
    • 1 cup breadcrumbs

    Instructions

    • Spray fish filets with a little bit of oil and set aside.
    • Combine spices in small bowl.
    • Put breadcrumbs in ziplock bag. Add spices to bag and shake well to combine.
    • One at a time, place fish filet into bag and gently press breadcrumb mixture into the fish. Make sure all sides are coated. Repeat for each filet.
    • Cook filets for 10-12 minutes at 400°F or 200°C in air fryer basket. Flip filets halfway through cooking.
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    Notes

    Line your basket with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easier cleanup!
    Gluten Free? We used Ian's GF Bread Crumbs in this recipe. You can find that product on Amazon and other grocers.
    Pro Tip: This recipe can be made in the air fryer unit with a basket or the air fryer oven. If you are using the air fryer oven, use the middle rack and select the "Air Fry" function.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 497mg | Potassium: 63mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 148IU | Calcium: 49mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Air Fryers can vary greatly. Please take the time to learn your specific air fryer. You may need to adjust times and temperatures based upon your air fryer. All though this website attempts to provide accurate nutritional information, the information should only be considered an estimate. Varying factors such as different product types, different brands, etc. can change nutritional information. It is your responsibility as a consumer to read all labels to make sure the ingredients fit your dietary needs as well as calculate your own nutritional information as a double check.
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    Comments

    1. Karen C

      May 09, 2020 at 6:20 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve been looking for an air fryer fish recipe. We got some fish fillets and Adli and wanted to cook them in our air fryer. This made the fish so delicious. Thanks for an easy to follow recipe!

      Reply
      • Cindy

        May 09, 2020 at 6:21 pm

        Hi Karen, thanks for coming back and leaving a comment after you tried the air fryer fish recipe!! So glad you loved it and we love Aldi too!

        Reply
    2. Kathryn

      May 09, 2020 at 7:05 pm

      5 stars
      OMG that breading on the fish looks incredible! I can't wait to try out this recipe soon!

      Reply
      • Cindy

        May 09, 2020 at 11:39 pm

        Please come back and let me know how it turned out for you!

        Reply
    3. Jen

      May 09, 2020 at 7:18 pm

      5 stars
      Such an easy weeknight recipe when everything feels hectic but you want real homemade food. Awesome.

      Reply
      • Cindy

        May 09, 2020 at 11:39 pm

        Thanks so much Jen, glad you liked our Air Fryer Fish as a weeknight meal!

        Reply
    4. Andrea Metlika

      May 09, 2020 at 8:03 pm

      5 stars
      The fish looks crunchy and delicious. Bonus, Less oil! Yay!

      Reply
      • Cindy

        May 09, 2020 at 11:39 pm

        Yes, bonus with less oil!

        Reply
    5. Biana

      May 09, 2020 at 8:15 pm

      5 stars
      This fish looks so delicious and so simple to make in the air fryer! Saving for next week meal plan.

      Reply
      • Cindy

        May 09, 2020 at 11:39 pm

        Enjoy, please come back and let us know how you liked it!

        Reply
    6. Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness

      May 09, 2020 at 9:29 pm

      5 stars
      All these recipes are making me want to buy an air fryer!! This looks so good, I will keep my eye out for a sale on air fryers 😉

      Reply
      • Cindy

        May 09, 2020 at 11:38 pm

        There are always a good deal happening on amazon or khols!

        Reply
    7. Dawn VanDell

      June 10, 2020 at 12:30 pm

      5 stars
      Made this last night. We used catfish . Was skeptical because my husband has always fried our fish. We both loved it. Definitely will do again. Next time i will cut the chili powder in half. Just a little spicy , but loved the texture and crispness!

      Reply
      • Cindy

        June 10, 2020 at 7:28 pm

        Hi Dawn! Catfish is a GREAT choice! Thank you for coming back and letting us know that air fryer fish recipe works well for catfish! So glad the texture and crispness was on point! Yes, play with the amount of chili powder so it fits your taste buds! Enjoy!!

        Reply
    8. Pierre

      July 06, 2020 at 6:41 pm

      5 stars
      This is a great all around recipe for air fryer fish. I used it several times. The latest time I made it using cod. So easy but yet so good.

      Reply
      • Cindy

        July 06, 2020 at 6:46 pm

        Thank you so much! So glad that you've made it several times and used different fish!

        Reply
    9. Cheryl

      July 31, 2020 at 2:04 am

      5 stars
      I made this with cod and it turned out great! I liked the breading.

      Reply
      • Cindy

        July 31, 2020 at 3:25 pm

        Thanks for coming back and letting us know it turned out well and that you used cod! So glad you liked this air fryer fish!

        Reply
    10. Joan

      August 11, 2020 at 2:52 am

      5 stars
      I love that this recipe is simple enough to use with many kinds of fish! My favorite for this recipe is tilapia.

      Reply
      • Cindy

        August 11, 2020 at 2:56 pm

        Hi Joan! I am so glad you loved our air fryer fish recipe!

        Reply
    11. SarahP

      August 21, 2020 at 1:52 am

      5 stars
      It was your beautiful pictures that drew me in. Thanks for showing me how to do this. I really liked it. I am so glad I tried it.

      Reply
      • Cindy

        August 21, 2020 at 3:35 pm

        Hi Sarah, thank you for the compliment on the pictures, so glad you liked our air fryer fish!

        Reply
    12. Kristyn

      September 02, 2020 at 9:22 am

      5 stars
      This was my first ever air fryer recipe and it was awesome! I usually over-over-over cook fish but this was juicy but still flaky, if that makes sense. The only thing I did was add a bit of cayenne because I like a little spice. Thank you so much for the great recipe 😊

      Reply
      • Cindy

        September 09, 2020 at 12:39 am

        Yay for the first recipe you tried! So glad you liked it!!

        Reply
    13. Josh

      September 14, 2020 at 4:40 pm

      5 stars
      I was searching for a Air fryer fish recipes today and I found yours. I made this for lunch and it was really good

      Reply
      • Cindy

        September 14, 2020 at 8:35 pm

        Hello josh and welcome to the page! So glad you found the recipe, made it and liked it! Thanks even more for coming back and letting me know!

        Reply
    14. Ben

      September 17, 2020 at 1:35 pm

      5 stars
      I used cod for this recipe and it turned out great. Thank you

      Reply
      • Cindy

        September 18, 2020 at 11:52 pm

        Fantastic Ben, so glad you liked it and thanks for letting us know it worked with Cod!

        Reply
    15. Gerald

      November 05, 2020 at 4:38 pm

      5 stars
      So delicious and so easy I used cod with this recipe.

      Reply
      • Cindy

        November 05, 2020 at 6:05 pm

        So glad you liked it, thank you for coming back and leaving a review and comment!

        Reply

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