Air Fryer Fish & Chips

Air fryer fish and chips come out perfectly crispy and delicious without the mess of deep-frying!

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!

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

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 Fish & Chips

These fish & chips are breaded, seasoned, and air-fried until perfectly golden!

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Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 1 hour hour 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes

Servings 4

Author Holly Nilsson

Equipment

Air Fryer

Ingredients  

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Chips

• ▢ 2 russet potatoes
• ▢ 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ▢ ½ teaspoon seasoned salt

Fish

• ▢ 1 ½ pounds cod fillets or other white fish
• ▢ 1 cup pancake mix dry
• ▢ ½ cup buttermilk
• ▢ 1 egg
• ▢ 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• ▢ ½ teaspoon seasoned salt
• ▢ ½ teaspoon old bay seasoning
• ▢ ½ teaspoon salt and pepper each
• ▢ ½ teaspoon paprika

Instructions 

Chips

• Scrub potatoes and cut into ¼" fries.
• Place fries in a large bowl of cold water and soak for 30 minutes. Drain well and dab dry.
• Toss fries with oil and salt.
• Preheat the air fryer to 390°F.
• Place the potatoes in the basket and cook for 10 minutes. Shake the potatoes and cook an additional 6-8 minutes or until crisp. Remove from the air fryer and place on a plate.

Fish

• While fries are cooking, prepare fish. Place pancake mix in a shallow bowl.
• Combine buttermilk and egg in a second bowl and combine bread crumbs and seasonings in a third bowl.
• Dab fish dry with a paper towel. Dip in egg mixture and then into pancake mixture.
• Dip back into the egg mixture and then into the bread crumbs. Spray generously with cooking spray.
• Once the fries are removed, add fish to the air fryer and cook at 390°F for 12 minutes or until cooked through and flaky. Do not overcook.
• Add fries back to the air fryer and cook 1-2 minutes to heat through.

Notes

Ensure fish is fully thawed before you begin or it will not crisp properly.
Fish cook time can vary based on thickness.
Thicker fries may need more time, thinner fries may need a bit less time. Appliances can vary but it is easy to check on the fries a couple of minutes early and add more time if needed.
To Make More Fries cook several smaller batches. Once ready to serve, add all fries to the air fryer basket and cook at 390°F for 2-3 minutes or until heated through.

4.98 from 68 votes

Nutrition Information

Calories: 451 | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 1291mg | Potassium: 1296mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 381IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Dinner, Entree, Fish, Main Course

Cuisine American

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