Air Fryer Fish & Chips
My easy Air Fryer Fish and Chips recipe takes flaky fish and fresh-cut fries and turns them into a seriously crave-worthy meal. I’ve fine-tuned every ingredient and simplified the steps to give you the kind of crispy coating and golden fries you expect from deep frying, without the messy oil.
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
For the Cod:
- 1 pound cod fillets about 1-inch thick, cut into strips (if frozen, make sure they are thawed)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika or regular paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes optional
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon coarse salt
- 1 large egg beaten
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- cooking spray or oil spray
- 1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional, for garnish
- lemon wedges optional, for serving
- tartar sauce or your favorite dipping sauce
For the Fries:
- 3 large russet potatoes
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- sea salt to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Cod:
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels.1 pound cod fillets
- In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion flakes, baking powder, pepper, and salt.½ cup all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes, 1 teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon coarse salt
- Coat the cod fillets in the flour mixture, pressing lightly. Let sit for 5 minutes to absorb the seasoning while you preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
- Set up a dredging station with the beaten egg in one bowl and panko breadcrumbs in another.1 large egg, ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- Spray the air fryer basket with non-stick spray or oil.cooking spray or oil spray
- Dip each floured cod strip into the egg, then coat in panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently so the crumbs stick.
- Spray both sides of the breaded fish with cooking spray and place in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry at 400°F for 6 minutes, flip, then cook for another 4–6 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges and dipping sauce.1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley, lemon wedges, tartar sauce or your favorite dipping sauce
Make the Fries:
- While the cod is cooking, slice the potatoes lengthwise into fries using a mandoline or sharp knife.3 large russet potatoes
- Place fries in a salted cold water bath as you cut them—this removes excess starch and keeps them from browning.
- Drain and pat dry thoroughly with paper towels.
- Toss the fries in olive oil and salt to taste in a large bowl.2 Tablespoons olive oil, sea salt
- Spread fries in the air fryer basket in a single layer, avoiding overlap.
- Air fry at 400°F for 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until fries are golden and crisp.
To Serve:
- Serve your crispy cod and fries hot with tartar sauce, ketchup, or your favorite dip. Add a squeeze of lemon and enjoy your air fryer spin on this classic comfort food!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving