Can you cook fish with an air fryer?
Most definitely! Especially if you have fresh fish (aka it doesn’t smell too much when you bring it out of the bag), an air fryer can be used for cooking fish.
Air fryer fish & chips temperature
This recipe calls for a cook time of 11-14 minutes for the fish (depending on the filet size) at 390 degrees. The fries (chips) are also cooked at 390 degrees.
How does air fryer fish & chips compare to regular fish & chips?
Using an air fryer to make fish & chips is an easy, healthy, and delicious alternative to this classic British dish. It allows for an extra crunchy outside while keeping the inside moist and flaky. It doesn’t taste exactly like the original dish but it’s close!
What types of fish are used for Fish & Chips?
Here, we used cod but you can also you other similar fish such as tilapia, haddock, perch, or catfish.
Which Air Fryer should I get?
If you are thinking of getting an air fryer or you have one and are looking for new unique Air Fryer recipes, look no further! Check out GradFood’s Ultimate Air Fryer Guide.
Air Fryer Beer Battered Fish & Chips
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb cod
- 2 large russet potatoes
- Ketchup
- Tartar sauce
- 1 lemon cut into wedges
- 1 pinch dried parsley to top
Bowl 1
- 1 cup flour
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 6 oz beer
Bowl 2
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
Instructions
- First, cut the potatoes into French fry shapes and toss with 1 tbsp oil and a pinch of salt (we used garlic salt) and pepper. Preheat air fryer to 390 degrees and cook fries for about 15 minutes (occasionally shaking to flip) or until cooked through and crispy. Set aside.
- Combine all ingredients for Bowl 1 and Bowl 2 in separate bowls. Cut the cod into about 5 equally sized filets. Dip each filet first into Bowl 1 to coat and then Bowl 2.
- Cook in 2 batches for 11-14 minutes each depending on the size of the filets. THey should be crispy on the outside and flaking on the inside when cooked.
- Serve with the fries, a side of ketchup and tatar sauce, a lemon slice, and some optional coleslaw. Top with a pinch of dried parlsey.
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