This recipe combines mild white fish with flavorful breading, giving you a crispy crust and delicious flavor! In addition, this recipe is excellent for those who don’t love fish with a fishy flavor!
Why You’ll Love This Catfish Recipe
You’ll love this easy meal because it only requires a few simple ingredients that you can easily find at your local grocery store. In addition, this recipe is an easy way to cook fish that doesn’t require a ton of skill, making it a great recipe for beginner cooks. Lastly, this delicious Air Fryer Catfish pairs well with many side dishes, making it a versatile weeknight meal you can experiment with! So, grab your Air Fryer, and let’s dive into how to make this easy dinner recipe!
Ingredients
Catfish Fillets Fish Fry Breading (I love the Louisiana brand) Lemon Cut Into Wedges Olive Oil
How to Make Catfish in the Air Fryer
Tips for Best Results
Parchment Paper: Laying a piece of parchment paper in the Air Fryer makes cleaning up super easy. After cooking, all you have to do is remove the parchment paper from the Air Fryer! There’s no greasy residue left, making cleaning up super quick and painless! Seasonings and Flavors: Since this recipe is super simple, you can add whatever kind of seasonings or flavors you like! For example, you can add Old Bay Seasoning, hot sauce, onion powder, and cajun seasoning! Air Fryer Catfish Nuggets: If you want to get super fancy, you can cut up the Air Fryer catfish fillets into cubes before air frying them. Then, flip in the middle of the cooking time to thoroughly cook the nuggets. Making catfish nuggets is a great way to incorporate fish into your kids’ diets if they aren’t fans of fish. Crunchy Crust: To ensure your fish has a crunchy crust, make sure you tap some of the excess breading off, so the fish isn’t too bready. In addition, Use spray oil instead of olive oil, so the fish isn’t too soggy. Breading: If you want a thicker bread coating on your fish fillets, you can use an egg wash to make the Fish Fry Breading stick onto the fillets. You can also forgo the Fish Fry Breading and use an egg wash and flour mixture instead. You will end up with a crispy, juicy fish either way!
Is this recipe low carb? Yes! Since this recipe consists of fish and very light breading, there are very few carbs in this recipe! What side dishes pair well with this recipe? With this recipe, you can pair Air Fryer Green Beans, Air Fryer French Fries, or Air Fryer Hush Puppies! What if I don’t have Fish Fry breading? You can use cornmeal fish breading or whip up a quick homemade breading with bread crumbs or all purpose flour and spices! How long can you store the fried catfish fillets in the refrigerator? You can store the fried fillets in the refrigerator for 3-4 days in an airtight container! Can I use frozen catfish for this recipe? Yes! Before you season the catfish fillets, you need to let the fish thaw completely! This is one of my favorite recipes! Fried Catfish is a southern staple and the air fryer gives it that perfect crisp with perfect flavor. If you’re looking for more easy air fryer recipes, we have a TON for you to try. MORE SEAFOOD AIR FRYER RECIPES:
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