Air Fryer Fish Recipe: Extremely delicious air fryer fish recipe using tilapia fillet, bread crumbs, lemon, paprika, and garlic powder. Crispy on the outside and moist-flakey fish in the inside is perfect for light meal or brunch. It can be made using other fishes too.
This Air Fryer Fish Recipe (Crispy Air Fryer Tilapia) is my favorite for a quick Friday night meal for the entire family, whether it’s 2 people of 10.
Super easy to make without worrying about breaking the fish (while cooking) and that lemon-paprika flavor HIT you in all the right spots.Although I’m making this using Tilapia, but you can use any kind of fish for this recipe like Cod Fish, Catfish, Trout, Salmon or Indian varieties like Rohu, Katla, Surmai, etc.
So Why Air Fryer Fish Recipe (Air Fryer Tilapia)?
Now, who doesn’t Loooove a ‘Golden, Crispy Fried Fish‘ but just one problem, it’s fried and with summer at its peak, I donot want to grill or turn on the oven.
So this recipe is a perfect answer to our cravings for that crispy fried fish without frying!!
Also, who doesn’t like meals that are
- Ready within 30 minutes.
- Packed with flavors
- Without much efforts involved
- Mess-Free & Least Utensils/Dishes involved.
Bingo, Right !!!!
So let’s get started with a fish recipe and you can find all these ingredients in any grocery stores:
Ingredients for the Air Fryer Fish Recipe :
- Tilapia Fish Fillet, you can use any light fillet
- Bread Crumbs
- Egg
- Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- Paprika Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Salt
The Process to Make the Air Fryer Fish Recipe:
You can find the process step by step pictures below and also you can refer to my video in the post with voice instructions. So let’s get started:
- We start by mixing the Bread Crumbs with Seasoning.
- Then Whisk the egg.
- Take each fish fillet and coat it on both sides with whisked egg.
- Then place the egg coated fish fillet in the bread crumbs mixture and coat both sides.
- Place the coated fish fillet in the air-fryer basket and spray with olive oil.
- Air Fry at 350F for 10 minutes setting. Then flip the fish to the other side and air-fry for another 5 minutes.
- Similarly, air-fry all the coated fish fillets and transfer to a serving dish.
- Serve Hot with Cucumber Avocado Salad.
I always serve this Air Fryer Fish as soon as they are ready.
You can pair them with any kind of light salad and I prefer to use an avocado salad for a creamy texture.
Extra Tips for a Perfect Recipe:
Can I use Frozen fish in Air Fryer? – yes you can totally use frozen fish and it will crisp up easily.
What Other Fish Can I use for this Recipe? – you can use any fish or fish fillet like cod, salmon, mackerel, sole, just about any fish you like.
How long do you cook frozen breaded fish fillets? – you can cook them at 375F for 10 minutes. then turn the fish and cook another 5-6 minutes for that perfect crispy look.
Tilapia Fish Fillet: you can use any other fish fillet like cod, catfish, trout, etc.
Bread Crumbs: you can use glutenfree bread crumbs if need be or use almond meal instead of bread crumbs.
Seasoning: you can add or reduce the seasoning/measurements as per your taste.
Storage Suggestions:
I recommend making this as fresh as possible, however, you CAN Store the breading mixture separately.
Once you have the fish, simply start the process with the previously stored breading.
Serving Suggestions:
I love serving this fish with a fresh and light salad, however, you can serve the following:
Roasted Potatoes
Creamy Salads
Creamy Dips
French Fries (a classic)
Sweet Potatoes Fries (they taste Heavenly)!!!
Sauteed or Roasted Seasonal Veggies
Fresh Lemon/Lime
Yogurt Dips (they go extremely well)
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Air Fryer Fish Recipe (Crispy Air Fryer Tilapia) Video Recipe
Air Fryer Fish Recipe (Crispy Air Fryer Tilapia): Extremely delicious air fryer fish recipe using tilapia fillet, bread crumbs, lemon, paprika, and garlic powder. Crispy on the outside and moist-flakey fish in the inside is perfect for light meal or brunch.
Ingredients
- 4 Tilapia Fish Fillet, you may use any light fish fillet
- 2 Cups Bread Crumbs, you can use homemade or storebought
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 Tsp Warm Water, to whisk eggs
- Olive Oil Spray, for cooking the fish
- Aluminum Foil, to add as a liner in air-fryer basket
Seasoning:
- 2 Tbsp Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- 2 Tbsp Paprika Powder, you can use other chili powder too
- 1 Tsp Dry Garlic Powder
- 1 Tsp Salt, use as per taste
Instructions
Prep-Work:
In a large bowl, whisk together the egg with 1 tsp warm water. Keep aside.
In another large bowl, add bread crumbs, seasoning ingredients and whisk to mix everything. Keep aside.
Take the aluminum foil and place it into the air-fryer basket as a liner.
Make the Air Fryer Fish Recipe
- Now take each fish fillet and dip it into the whisked egg bowl. Coat both sides of the fish evenly.
- Drip any excess egg in the egg bowl.
- Place the egg coated fish in the bread crumbs bowl. Coat both the side evenly.
- Tap off any excess bread crumbs and place the coated fish fillet in a clean plate.
- Similarly, coat all the fish fillet and keep aside.
- Take the air-fryer basket and place 1-2 fish fillet (mine could only accommodate 1 fillet).
- Spray with olive oil and turn On the Air-Fryer at 350f for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, turn the fish upside down and air-fry again for 5 minutes to brown the other side.
- Once the fish is golden brown on both sides, remove and place on clean plate.
- Similarly, air-fry all the remaining fish fillet.
- Once everything is cooked, serve the fish fillet with Cucumber Avocado Salad.
Notes
Tilapia Fish Fillet: you can use any other fish fillet like cod, catfish, trout, etc.
Bread Crumbs: you can use glutenfree bread crumbs if need be or use almond meal instead of bread crumbs.
Seasoning: you can add or reduce the seasoning/measurements as per your taste.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 350Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 400mgCarbohydrates: 43gFiber: 5gSugar: 4gProtein: 76g
14 Replies to "Air Fryer Fish Recipe (Air Fryer Tilapia) Video Recipe #airfryerfish"
Heidi February 9, 2021 (3:43 pm)
Hi. I have individually frozen fish fillets. Should I let them thaw before I try to prepare and air fry them?
Molly Kumar February 15, 2021 (5:30 am)
Hello Heidi, if the fish fillet is really thin cut, then you can use the frozen ones too (increase cook time by m-7 minutes). – Thanks, Molly
jean June 22, 2020 (8:39 pm)
Will this recipe apply to my Mealthy CrispLid on my instant pot..would love to try this ?
Molly Kumar June 23, 2020 (2:07 pm)
Hello Jean, yes it will work with mealthy too. Please keep the temperature at 185c and air fry for 4-6 minutes initially. Then chk and air fry for another 3 minutes 🙂 Thanks, Molly
Alisha Brown May 20, 2020 (1:43 pm)
I take care of my 82 yr. old father and I prepare his meals. WIth my everyday work life, and my home life – it gets really exhausting cooking for two houses but your recipes are great!! Easy to prepare and cook !!! We are going to try this meal tonight. Thank you for making my life easier!!!
Molly Kumar May 20, 2020 (3:40 pm)
Hello Alisha, A ‘BIG THANK YOU TO YOU’ for taking the time and sending me a message, I’m so happy to hear from you. Thanks for trying my recipes and you are such an amazing daughter!! God Bless You Dear – Hugs, Molly
Loves to Cook May 13, 2020 (6:19 pm)
Hello, I’m going to cook this tonight, I have olive oil, but the only spray I have is Pam. What should I do? Thank you
Molly Kumar May 14, 2020 (4:34 am)
Hello, you can simply sprinkle some vegetable oil on it from spoon or just lightly coat with Pam olive oil spray (making sure the spray doesn’t coat the basket). Thanks, Molly
Diana John January 24, 2020 (12:54 pm)
Thank you Molly for such an easy recipe. Made it for dinner last night and my hubby n i loved it.
Molly Kumar January 25, 2020 (9:12 am)
Hi Diana, thanks for the message and so glad you both enjoyed the fish. Definitely one of our goto easy dinner – Thanks, Molly
Ayesha Satari August 10, 2021 (4:37 pm)
hi there, i dont have lemon pepper seasoning, what can i use instead?
Molly Kumar September 8, 2021 (5:55 pm)
Hi Ayesha, you can use any seasoning of your choice or plain salt, pepper too. Thanks, Molly
Tia November 11, 2019 (4:26 am)
Sooooo goood👏 We have made it 4-5 times and our favorite air fryer fish recipe now
Amy Nicole August 16, 2019 (3:48 pm)
This looks so delicious. We recently bought an Airfryer and i’m going to make this tonight for Date night.