Air Fryer Fish and Chips Recipe (2024)

Posted On February 19, 2021 By Mirlene Last updated February 19, 2021 8 Comments

TheseAir Fryer Fish And Chipsare exactly what you need to put on the menu every week! Air Fryer recipes are an excellent way to enjoy healthy, crispy foods. The air fryer tilapia is cooked to perfection without using a large amount of oil.

Well, darlings, I must say, I am glad I have joined the Air Fryer and Instant Pot craze. All joking aside, as a busy working mom and wife, I tell you, these gadgets are my extra hands. They do ALL the hard work for me.

For example, there’s no need to let certain frozen foods such as this shoestring fries thaw out before frying them. I can place them in the air fryer basket, and VOILA, the side dish is complete in a matterof minutes!

Tilapia Fish

Tilapia is easy to cook. Quick to thaw. It is tasty when seasoned well. It accommodate most meals and it’s a fish the entire family can enjoy. It is also affordable when cooking for a large family.

Fish And Chips

It is amazing how one dish can start in one part of the region and is accepted, as well as loved by so many all over the world. Dating back to the 16th century in Spain and Portugal where it originated and settling in England, Fish and chips first appeared in the UK in the 1860s, and by 1930s there were many shops in England.

This ultimate comfort food is easy to prepare in the deep fryer and even easier to prepare in the air fryer, as well as making it a healthier option.

Ingredients

2 tilapia fillets
¼ cup flour
1 egg
1 tbsp. cornstarch
3 tbsp. old bay seasoning
¼ Tsp. salt and pepper
1 tsp. paprika
1 tbsp. water
Cooking spray

How To Make It

Always start with washing and patting down the fish. Place the fish on a plate. Season lightly with salt and pepper on both sides. Set aside.

Remember the breading has more salt from the Old Bay Seasoning.
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Wash and pat dry the fish. Set aside.
Prepare the seasoning in a separate bowl.
Prepare the eggs and water in a different bowl. Set aside.
Place the fish in the flour mixture, then in the egg mixture, then in the flour mixture again. Coat well. On all sides. Spray with cooking oil.
Cook in the air fryer for 12 minutes on 400 degrees.

Which Air Fryer To Use

This recipe was tested in two different air fryers – The Emeril Lagasse Power Air Fryer 360 and the Crux 5.3-Qt. Digital Air Convection Fryer. Here’s what we found out.

The Emeril Lagasse Power Air Fryer 360: When the fish and chips are prepared in this air fryer, it takes longer to cook. However, the fish and fries are cooked at an even temperature. Leaving you with a juicer meal. It takes longer to prepare instead of 15-20 minutes at 400 degrees.

Here are some positive facts about this air fryer from the manufacturer:

• Better Than Convection and Toaster Ovens – 360° Quick Cook Technology and five super powerful heating elements mean your meals cook evenly on all sides in a whirlwind of super-heated air for crispy, delicious flavors. No added fats, oils, or unhealthy grease required. Get chef-quality results in one compact, 1500-Watt high power air fryer – 40% faster.
• Designed to cook your food using a 360° whirlwind of superheated air, This powerful countertop oven replaces up to nine different kitchen cooking accessories including a convection oven, toaster oven, and other appliances while reducing the number of calories in almost every meal!
• Includes cooking essentials each Emeril Lagasse power Airfryer 360 also includes a rotisserie spit, pizza rack, baking pan, drip tray, and crisper tray to help you make a range of different foods, including roast and fried chicken, salmon, authentic kebabs, restaurant-style pizza, and so much more.

Crux 5.3-Qt. Digital Air Convection Fryer:When the fish and chips are prepared in this air fryer, it takes less time to cook and resulting in a juicy, golden or lightly charred fish. At 400 degrees, the fish is ready in 10-12 minutes.

Here are some positive facts about this air fryer from the manufacturer:

• Grill, roast, bake or air fry with eight preset options, High-performance Circular Heat Technology for crispy, evenly cooked food
• Quick-heating stainless steel heating element, Adjustable temperature up to 400°F.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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