Crispy Air Fryer Fish and Chips
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs cod fillets
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Olive oil spray
- 3 medium russet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch sticks
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Malt vinegar or tartar sauce for serving
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Cut potatoes into 1/2-inch sticks and soak in cold water for 10 minutes. Drain and pat completely dry. Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Air fry potatoes at 400°F for 18–20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crispy. Set aside and keep warm.
- Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and panko mixed with garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper in the third.
- Pat fish fillets completely dry with paper towels. Dredge each fillet in flour, shake off excess, dip into egg, then press firmly into the panko mixture to coat all sides.
- Spray the air fryer basket lightly with olive oil spray. Place coated fillets in a single layer without overlapping. Spray the tops of the fillets lightly with oil spray.
- Air fry fish at 400°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping once at the halfway point, until the coating is deep golden brown and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve fish alongside the chips with lemon wedges, malt vinegar or tartar sauce, and fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Always pat your fish fillets completely dry before coating — any surface moisture will prevent the breading from crisping properly in the air fryer. Cook chips and fish in separate batches to avoid steaming.