Description
A quick and flavorful air fryer fish recipe that delivers crispy, perfectly cooked white fish fillets with a zesty Cajun seasoning. Coated in a crispy cornmeal and flour mixture and cooked to golden perfection in the air fryer, this dish serves 6 and is ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish Marinade
- 1 ½ pounds white fish fillets (about ¼- to ½-inch thick)
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Coating Mix
- ½ cup cornmeal (medium grind)
- ½ cup all purpose flour (or gluten-free 1-to-1 flour)
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (or Old Bay seasoning)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Dredge the Fish: In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise and lemon juice until well combined. Add the white fish fillets to the mixture and toss gently to ensure each piece is fully coated with the mayonnaise-lemon mixture.
- Coat the Fish: In a separate medium shallow bowl, combine the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Dip each mayonnaise-coated fish filet into the cornmeal mixture, pressing lightly to coat all sides evenly.
- Cook in Air Fryer: Place the coated fish filets in a single layer inside the basket of a 6-quart air fryer. Set the air fryer to 400 °F and cook for 8-10 minutes total, flipping the filets over halfway through the cooking time (around 5 minutes). The fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork and has a crisp, golden exterior.
- Serve: Remove the fish from the air fryer and serve immediately with your choice of tartar sauce, remoulade, or any favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1-to-1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and Cajun seasoning for preferred spice level.
- A 6-quart air fryer is ideal for cooking multiple filets in a single batch without overcrowding for even crisping.
- Flip the fish halfway through cooking to ensure both sides are crispy and evenly cooked.
- Use thicker fillets for juicier results but monitor cooking time accordingly.
