Description
A delicious and healthier take on the classic British fish and chips, using an air fryer to achieve a perfectly crispy exterior while keeping the fish tender and flaky. This recipe pairs lightly seasoned, panko-crusted white fish fillets with thick-cut, golden air-fried potato fries, making an easy, quick, and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish
- 4 white fish fillets (about 150g each) – mild and flaky
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Cooking spray, as needed
Fries
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into thick fries
- Salt, to taste (about 1 teaspoon)
- Cooking spray or light oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat Air Fryer: Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes to ensure it is hot enough to crisp the fish and fries.
- Prepare Coating Stations: Set up three separate bowls: one with the flour mixed with salt, pepper, and paprika, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs for dredging the fish.
- Grease Air Fryer Basket: Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking and help crisping during cooking.
- Coat Fish and Season Fries: Dredge each fish fillet in the flour mixture, tap off excess, dip into the beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs. Toss the cut potato fries with salt and spray lightly with cooking spray or oil.
- Air Fry Fries: Arrange fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through to ensure even crisping.
- Air Fry Fish: Place breaded fish fillets in the basket and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping once halfway through until the crust is golden and fish is cooked through.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the cooked fish with chopped parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice if desired. Serve hot with tartar sauce or your preferred dipping sauce.
Notes
- Use russet potatoes or similar starchy varieties for crispier fries.
- Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure even cooking and crispness.
- For extra flavor, add garlic powder or dried herbs to the breadcrumb mixture.
- Check fish doneness by ensuring it flakes easily with a fork and has reached an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Leftover fries and fish can be reheated in the air fryer for a few minutes to restore crispiness.
