Air-Fried Crumbed Fish

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This air fryer fish recipe is delicious. Crumbed fish is one of my favorite fried items, and this air-fried version of the recipe gives me great flavor without the fat.

Submitted by Launa
Updated on November 18, 2023
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a top down view of a few air-fried crumbed fish filets served with a bowl of lemon slices.
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 fillets
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil

  • 4 flounder fillets

  • 1 egg, beaten

  • 1 lemon, sliced

Directions

  1. Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

  2. Place bread crumbs and oil into a shallow bowl; stir until mixture becomes loose and crumbly.

    a top down view of bread crumbs and oil in a shallow bowl, mixed until mixture is loose and crumbly.

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  3. Dip fish fillets into egg; shake off any excess. Dip fillets into bread crumb mixture; coat evenly and fully.

    a top down view of fish filets being dipped in beaten egg mixture, then into bread crumb mixture, and placed on a parchment lined baking sheet.

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  4. Lay coated fillets gently in the air fryer basket; cook in the preheated air fryer until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 12 minutes.

    a top down view of golden-brown air fried crumbed fish filets in the basket of an airfyer.

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  5. Garnish with lemon slices; serve.

    a top down view of three golden-brown air-fried crumbed fish filets on a plate with a bowl of lemons.

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Recipe Tip

You can use any type of fish fillets in place of the flounder.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

354 Calories
18g Fat
23g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 354
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Sodium 309mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 23g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 27g 54%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 89mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 415mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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