Craving a crispy and flavorful fish dish without the hassle of deep-frying? Look no further than this comprehensive guide to cooking shake n bake fish fillets in an air fryer. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a healthier version of this classic comfort food right in your own kitchen. Whether you prefer cod, tilapia, or any other fish fillet, this article will provide you with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to achieve perfectly cooked fish fillets that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your air fryer, and get ready to indulge in a delicious and satisfying meal that combines convenience, taste, and health.
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AIR FRYER FISH
Easy air fryer fish that is crispy and golden from the outside, soft and moist from the inside. Cooked in just 15 minutes!
Provided by Diana
Categories Main Course
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- If using frozen fish fillets, defrost them. Drizzle with olive oil, and make sure that the fish is well coated with oil.
- In a shallow dish, mix the bread crumbs with paprika, chili powder, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and salt.
- Coat each fish fillet in bread crumbs, and transfer to your air fryer basket.
- Cook in the air fryer at 390°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes. After the first 8-10 minutes, open the air fryer and flip the fish fillets on the other side then continue cooking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 269 mg, Fiber 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
AIR FRYER FISH FILLETS (HOMEMADE & CRISPY)
Fillets of fish like tilapia, cod, halibut, and even salmon are great options. All the fillets will vary in thickness, so you'll have to adjust timing. Plus all air fryers cook a little different, some hotter or closer to the heating element than others. Once you cook your first batch, you'll know more of what works for your model of air fryer and size of food. If you use frozen fillets, just make sure to thaw the fillets first.Make sure to completely coat the breading on the fillets with oil spray or else it may cook up dry and crunchy instead of crispy. Wondering what oils and sprayers are best for an air fryer? This write up on our sister site, AirFryerWorld.com is a great write up.
Provided by Diane
Categories Main Course Snack
Time 24m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the Air Fryer at 380°F/193°C for 4 minutes.
- If fillets are large, cut in half or to desired size. Make sure they are even sized so they'll cook evenly. The thicker they are, the longer they will take to cook.Pat the fillets dry then lightly spray with oil spray. Season with the salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Put the breading in a shallow bowl. In another bowl, beat the egg. Dip a fillet in the egg, allowing excess egg to drip off. Place the coated fillet in the breadcrumbs (or breading of choice) and then sprinkle more breadcrumbs on top of the fillet. Gently press the breadcrumbs into the fillets to help them stick onto the fish. Repeat this process for all fish pieces.
- Place a perforated parchment paper or perforated silicone mat (optional but highly recommended) in the air fryer basket or tray and lightly coat with oil spray. Lay coated fish in a single layer on the parchment (cook in batches if needed). Generously spray all sides of the breaded filets with oil spray to coat any dry spots.
- Air Fry at 380°F/193°C for 8-14 minutes, depending on the size and thickness of your fillets. After 6 minutes, flip the fillets. Lightly spray any dry spots than then continue cooking for the remaining time or until they are crispy brown and the fish is cooked through. Serve with your favorite dip: tartar sauce, mustard, aioli, etc.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 314 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 37 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Sodium 1139 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
AIR FRYER "SHAKE 'N BAKE" STYLE FISH
The boxes say to moisten the fish fillets first and we added more options to do this: ice water, milk, egg or mayo.Lots of factors influence how the fish fillets cook. They all vary in size and thickness, so you'll have to adjust timing. All air fryers are different and some cook much hotter than others. Once you cook your first batch, you'll know more of what works for your model of air fryer and size of food. Make sure to spray the filets to completely coat all the dry spots of breading or else it may cook up dry and crunchy instead of crispy. Want to know what oils and sprayers are best for an air fryer? This article is a great write up.
Provided by Diane
Categories Main Course
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat Air Fryer at 380°F/195°C for 4 minutes.
- Cut fish fillets in half if needed. Make sure they are even sized so they'll cook evenly. (The thicker they are, the longer they will take to cook). Moisten the fish based on seasoned coating instructions (or by using ice water, beaten egg, milk, or mayo). Coat with the seasoned coating mix.
- Spray air fryer basket/tray with oil or place a perforated parchment sheet in the air fryer basket/tray & lightly coat with oil spray (this helps keep the seasoned coating from sticking to the surface & coming off).
- Place the coated fish in a single layer (cook in batches if needed). Make sure the fish is not touching or the coating may flake off when you flip them. Lightly coat with oil spray.
- Air Fry at 380°F/193°C for 8-14 minutes, depending on the size and thickness of your fillets. After 6 minutes, flip the filets. Lightly spray any dry spots than then continue cooking for the remaining time or until they are crispy brown and the fish is cooked through. Serve with your favorite dip: tartar sauce, mustard, aioli, etc.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 76 mg, Sodium 167 mg, ServingSize 1 serving
AIR-FRYER FISH AND CHIPS
Looking for an easy air-fryer recipe? Try my simple fish and chips. The fish fillets have a fuss-free coating that's healthier than the deep-fried kind, but just as crunchy and golden. Simply seasoned, the crispy fries are perfect on the side. -Janice Mitchell, Aurora, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat air fryer to 400°. Peel and cut potato lengthwise into 1/2-in.-thick slices; cut slices into 1/2-in.-thick sticks., In a large bowl, toss potato with oil, pepper and salt. Place potato pieces in a single layer in air-fryer basket; cook until just tender, 5-10 minutes Toss potatoes in basket to redistribute; continue to cook until lightly browned and crisp, 5-10 minutes longer. , Meanwhile, in a shallow bowl, mix flour and pepper. In another shallow bowl, whisk egg with water. In a third bowl, toss cornflakes with cheese and cayenne. Sprinkle fish with salt; dip into flour mixture to coat both sides and shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then in cornflake mixture, patting to help coating adhere. , Remove fries from basket; keep warm. Place fish in a single layer in air-fryer basket. Cook until fish is lightly browned and just beginning to flake easily with a fork, turning halfway through cooking, 8-10 minutes. Do not overcook. Return fries to basket to heat through. Serve immediately. If desired, serve with tartar sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 503mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- For a crispy crust, pat the fish fillets dry before coating them.
- Make sure the air fryer basket is preheated before adding the fish fillets.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket. Cook the fish fillets in batches if necessary.
- Flip the fish fillets halfway through cooking for even browning.
- Serve the fish fillets immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Air fryer shake n bake fish fillets are a quick and easy weeknight meal that the whole family will love. They're crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and they're packed with flavor. Plus, they're a healthier alternative to traditional fried fish. So next time you're looking for a delicious and healthy meal, give air fryer shake n bake fish fillets a try.
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