Crispy Gluten-Free Air Fryer Fish

Gluten-Free Air Fryer Fish. Make delicious fish fillets tossed in a simple breading and cooked in the air fryer until golden and crispy! The outer layer is packed with flavor while the inside is tender and flaky. This recipe is completely gluten-free, dairy-free, and easily customizable!

If you love Air Fryer Fish, you’ll want to try my 3-ingredient Honey Garlic Air Fryer Salmon, Air Fryer Lobster Tail with Lemon-Garlic Butter, or Air Fryer Tuna Steaks next!

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I recently shared my crispy air fryer chicken breast recipe and it quickly became super popular on the site! Since so many people loved the recipe, I decided to give it a try with fish instead of chicken to see if I would get the same tasty results. I am happy to say, this crispy air fryer fish is exceedingly good, and I think you will love it!

Crispy Gluten-Free Breaded Air Fryer Fish

If you’re wondering if you can make breaded fish in an air fryer, the answer is a resounding yes! The coating mix is easy to make and gives the fish such great flavor!

Here Is What You Will Need To Make This Crispy Gluten-Free Air Fryer Fish

Fish Fillets: You can use whatever whitefish is your favorite. I like to use rockfish, but cod, tilapia, catfish, haddock, and pollock also work well in this recipe!

Avocado Oil: The fish will be coated in cooking oil to help the breading mixture adhere to the fish. Use avocado oil or your favorite cooking oil.

Air Fryer Fish Coating Mix

• Dried breadcrumbs: Use gluten-free breadcrumbs, if necessary. Use panko breadcrumbs for added texture. I use Schar Gluten-Free Bread Crumbs. Almond flour also works well for a gluten-free, low-carb option.
• Seasoning: Seasoning the breading mixture is important and gives the fish so much flavor. You’ll need paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
• Optional Add-in: Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese. Add red crushed pepper and cayenne pepper for a bit of heat or add cajun seasoning or old bay seasoning for added flavor.

For Extra Crispy Fish (similar to fried fish):

• 1 Large Egg, beaten: Coat the fish on both sides with egg before coating with the breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup Flour: Add Flour (Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour or Regular All-Purpose Flour) to the breadcrumb mixture. (optional)

How To Air Fry Fish

1. Start by using fresh fish or frozen fish that has been completely thawed. Pat your fish dry with a cloth or paper towel. Then season both sides of the fish with salt and pepper, to your liking.
2. Coat the fish fillets in oil. I like to use avocado oil. You can also use canola oil, vegetable oil, or olive oil.
3. Prepare your breading mixture in large bowl or plate. Mix in any optional add-ins like parmesan cheese, cajun seasoning, or red crushed peppers.
4. Coat each fish fillet on both side in the breading mixture.
5. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes. Then add the fish fillets in a single layer to the air fryer and cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through. If you’d like to get a particular side more crispy, cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
6. Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!

Tips

1. Fresh or frozen fish works well for this recipe. If you are using frozen fish, make sure, make sure it is completely thawed before cooking.
2. Use tongs when working with the fish fillets to reduce any mess, especially when flipping the fish in the air fryer.
3. Line the air fryer basket with parchment paper for easy clean-up.
4. Do not overcrowd the air fryer basket. Overcrowding prevents the fish from becoming crispy.
5. You may have to adjust the cooking time dependng on the type and thickness of the fish you are cooking. Generally, fish is done cooking when it is flakey and easily falls apart with a fork.

How To Reheat Fish In The Air Fryer

1. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil and preheat the air fryer at 360°F for 5 minutes.
2. Place the fish in the air fryer in a single layer and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side at 360°F.
3. Enjoy!

What To Eat With Your Crispy Air Fryer Fish

• The Best Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries or Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
• Delicious 5-minute Avocado Crema or Chipotle Sauce to drizzle on top
• Crispy Accordion Potatoes or Cottage Potato Fries
• Fluffy Gluten-Free Honey Cornbread or even Sweet Potato Cornbread
• Use your fish to make delicious fish tacos! Top with mango habanero salsa and avocado crema!

And of course, your favorite hot sauce or tartar sauce!

I Hope You Enjoy This Gluten-Free Air Fryer Fish Recipe!

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More Fish Recipes To Try!

• Creamy Salmon Pasta (DF/GF)
• Easy Oven Baked Trout
• Creamy Lobster Pasta
• Air Fryer Salmon | Easy 15-minute recipe!
• Easy Lobster Tail Recipe (Broiled)

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