Description

This Air Fryer Fish recipe offers a quick and delicious way to enjoy crispy, flavorful white fish fillets with a Cajun-spiced cornmeal coating. The fish is lightly coated with a zesty mayonnaise and lemon juice mixture before being dredged in the seasoned cornmeal and flour blend, then air fried to perfection for a healthy and satisfying main dish.

Ingredients

Scale

Fish and Coating

1 ½ pounds white fish fillets (about ¼- to ½-inch thick)
½ cup cornmeal (medium grind)
½ cup all purpose flour (or gluten-free 1-to-1)
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (or Old Bay)
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt (to taste)
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Mayonnaise Mixture

¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

Dredge the Fish: In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise and lemon juice until fully combined. Add the fish fillets to the bowl and toss gently to coat each piece evenly with the mixture, ensuring the fillets are completely covered.
Coat the Fish: In a separate medium-sized shallow bowl, mix together the cornmeal, all-purpose flour, Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Dip each mayonnaise-coated fish filet into this cornmeal mixture, pressing lightly to adhere the coating to all sides.
Cook in Air Fryer: Arrange the coated fish fillets in a single layer inside the basket of a 6-quart air fryer. Set the temperature to 400 °F and cook for 8 to 10 minutes total, flipping the filets over after 5 minutes to ensure even cooking. The fish is done when it flakes easily with a fork.
Serve: Remove the cooked fish from the air fryer and serve immediately with your choice of tartar sauce, remoulade, or secret sauce for dipping.

Notes

Ensure fish fillets are uniform in thickness for even cooking.
Use medium grind cornmeal for a perfect crispy texture.
If gluten-free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free 1-to-1 baking flour blend.
Flip the fish halfway through air frying to promote even browning and crispiness.
Adjust seasoning to taste, especially the salt depending on your Cajun seasoning blend.
Serve immediately for best texture and flavor; reheating may reduce crispiness.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Air Frying
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Air Fryer Fish,Cajun Fish Recipe,Crispy Fish Fillets,Healthy Fish Recipe,Easy Air Fryer Recipes