Air fryer fish recipes

Can you cook fish in the air fryer?

Yes you can cook fish in the air fryer. The air fryer cooks fish perfectly. You’ll get tender flakey fish in less time than you would in the oven. You also don’t need to Stand over the stove to make pan fried or deep fried fish.

If you have an air fryer, don’t be scared to use it for fish. Especially mild tasting fish that don’t have a strong fishy odor. One piece air fried fish is all you need to convince you how good air fryer fish is.

These Air fryer fish recipes are

• Quick easy to make! No need to turn on your oven.
• Tasty and packed full of flavor. Yum!
• Family friendly (if no one is allergic)
• Part of the Pescatarian diet and we’ve got Air fryer Pescatarian recipes for you as well.
• Packed full of heathy fats (Hello Salmon!)
• Healthier since you use minimal oil

Common Ingredients

• Fish of all types
• Oil
• Paprika
• Garlic
• Onions
• Herbs
• Butter
• Salt

Beginner friendly Air fryer fish recipes

How long to cook fish in the air fryer

The length of time to cook fish in the air fryer depends on a few factors. The size of the fish, the temperature at which it is cooked, if the air fryer was preheated or not, the brand of air fryer used and the thickness of the fish (fillets or whole fish)

I usually cook my fish at 400°F / 200°C for 10 to 12 mins in a non preheated air fryer. If you preheat it will likely get ready in 8 to 10 mins.

How to air fry fish

• Rinse fish, pat it dry with paper towels
• Season as per recipe.
• Place fish in the air fryer basket and set temperature to 400°F / 200°C and cook for 10 to 12 mins in a non preheated air fryer flipping half way through to ensure even cooking.

What to serve with Air fryer fish

There are a variety of sides to serve with air fried fish. From veggies to fries. Below are some of our favorites.

How to store and reheat air fryer fish

Fish can be made ahead and can keep for up to 3 days in the refrigerator when stored properly. Ensure fish cools down completely before storing in an air tight container. You can also freeze cooked fish for up to a month without loss in taste.

Reheating fish in the air fryer is easy! Place fish in the air fryer basket

Air frying Tips

• No need to preheat the air fryer
• Do not overcook the fish

FAQs

Here you’ll find answers to common questions about this recipe. If your question isn’t answered, please leave us a comment below and we’ll gladly answer them.

Can you cook frozen fish in air fryer?

Yes you can cook frozen fish in the air fryer whether breaded or not. Simply place the fish in the air fryer and cook till cooked through usually takes 12 to 15 mins depending on size of the fish.

How do you know when fish is done.

You can know when fish is done by using a digital thermometer or by color or texture if the fish. If using a thermometer, the internal temperature should be at least 145°F / 63°C. If going by texture and color, cooked fish is firm, and flakes easily with a fork with a paler color than when fresh.