Ingredients:

  • 1.5 lbs (680g) white fish fillets (cod, haddock, tilapia, or pollock), about 1-inch thick
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) olive oil
  • 1 tsp (5g) salt
  • ½ tsp (2.5g) black pepper
  • ½ tsp (2.5g) garlic powder
  • ½ tsp (2.5g) paprika
  • ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup (80g) panko breadcrumbs (Japanese-style)
  • ¼ cup (25g) grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 1 tbsp (8g) dried parsley

Instructions:

  1. Pat fish fillets dry with paper towels. Drizzle with olive oil and season evenly with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  2. Place flour in one dish, beaten eggs in the second, and panko breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese and parsley in the third.
  3. Dredge each fillet in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in the beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off. Finally, coat evenly with the panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
  5. Lightly grease the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place fish fillets in a single layer in the air fryer basket, ensuring they don't overlap. Cook for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until golden brown and crispy.
  6. The fish should be opaque and flake easily with a fork. If using a meat thermometer, the internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
  7. Serve hot with your favorite sides. This Easy Air Fryer Fish Fillets recipe delivers perfectly crispy results.