Air Fryer Fish Chips Use Fresh Or Frozen Fillets

Crispy, crunchy fish fillets are battered and air-fried along with homemade fries for a whole meal made easy in the air-fryer!

This favorite meal lightens up a deep-fried favorite into a great weeknight meal!

Our Fave Air-Fryer Fish

Less oil means less fat! Who says you have to give up your favorite foods while keeping your health in check?

Any kind of white fish (we love cod or halibut) can be used in this recipe. It comes out tender and flaky.

Ingredients & Variations

FISH For this recipe, we chose fresh (or frozen) fillets of cod or halibut. Be sure they’ve fully thawed before coating so the batter sticks. Any white fish can be substituted.

BATTER The fish is dipped in egg and then in pancake mix. Any pancake mix will work in this recipe. The fish is then dredged in seasoned breadcrumbs for a crispy coating.

POTATOES Since they’re starchy, russet potatoes are great in this recipe. Just like when we make oven fries, these are soaked in water for a bit first to remove some of the starch on the outside and help them to crisp nicely.

Be sure the potatoes are really dry before adding oil so they crisp instead of steaming in the air fryer.

SEASONING Got a favorite seasoning blend for the fish or potatoes? Add it to the breading or sprinkle it on the potatoes and fry away! Or, try our homemade seasoning mixes like taco, Greek, fajita, Cajun, or even powdered ranch dressing mix!

How to Cook Fish in Air Fryer

With the air fryer in the game, perfect fish and chips have never been easier to make!

Prep fries, toss in oil and season. Add to air fryer.
While fries are cooking mix breading mixtures for fish (per recipe below).
Bread fish and add to air fryer. Cook until flaky.
Add fries back to the air fryer and heat through.

The best way to cook fish in an air fryer is to make sure the fish fillets are uniformly sized and that the breading is pressed into each piece all the way around. Prepare the breading and press into the fish so it sticks so each piece fries into a crispy, crunchy morsel!

Storing and Reheating Fish and Chips

For leftovers, keep them all together in an airtight container or a zippered bag in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

To reheat and re-crisp fish and chips, place them in the air fryer for about 5 minutes on 350°F or until heated through (this will vary based on thickness). Don’t forget the tartar sauce!

We love air fryer fish and chips with coleslaw and baked corn on the cob!

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Air Fryer Chicken Wings – only takes 30 minutes
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