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air fryer breaded fish fillets

air fryer breaded fish fillets: 7 steps to crispy delight

A quick and easy recipe for air fryer breaded fish fillets that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 fish fillets (cod or tilapia)
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooking spray

Instructions

  1. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Coat each fish fillet in flour, then dip into the eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
  4. Place the breaded fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
  5. Spray the fillets lightly with cooking spray.
  6. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
  7. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

  • Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of the fillets.
  • Feel free to add herbs to the breadcrumb mixture for extra flavor.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fillet
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg

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