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Air Fryer Frozen Fish Fillets

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Air Fryer Frozen Fish Fillets are a delicious and easy way to make a quick dish straight from the freezer. Just add your favorite sides and maybe a side of tartar sauce and you're all set!

Frozen fish fillets made in the air fryer, fully cooked, and served on a white plate.

I love making things straight from frozen in the air fryer. In fact, we have a great list of some of the Best Air Fryer Frozen Foods.

I love to make this as a quick lunch or dinner. They are perfect with a side of homemade french fries or even some sweet potato fries.

Check out just how easy it is to make these air fryer fish fillets from frozen. Not only is this great recipe quick and easy, but there is no need for a deep fryer with extra oil and calories.

If you're in a hurry, head down to the printable recipe card below. If you're not in a hurry, keep reading for our favorite tips and tricks.

Over head shot of fully cooked air fryer fish fillets cooked straight from frozen and served on a white plate.

Ingredients:

Frozen Fish Fillets (Your favorite brand)

Bag of frozen fish fillets ready to be cooked in the air fryer.

How to Make Frozen Fish Fillets in Air Fryer

  1. Preheat the Air Fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit/193 degrees Celcius.

  2. If needed, prepare the air fryer basket with olive oil, aluminum foil, parchment paper, or a non stick cooking spray.

  3. Place the frozen fish fillets into the air fryer basket in a single layer directly from the freezer. No thawing is needed.

    Frozen fish fillets in air fryer basket, ready to cook.

  4. Air Fry the fish fillets for 10 minutes.

  5. Carefully flip the fish fillets and cook for an additional 2-4 minutes, depending on crispness, and until they are golden brown.

    Fully cooked fish fillets in the basket of the air fryer.

NOTE: Not all air fryers cook the same, this recipe was made with a 5.8qt Cosori air fryer. If you're using a different brand of air fryer, you may need to adjust your cooking time slightly to fit your air fryer.

Hand holding a fish fillet with a bite missing.

FAQs:

What's the best way to serve fish fillets?

I love to serve my fish fillets with a side of fries, and hushpuppies, and then garnish with lemon wedges. You can also serve with your favorite sauce, such as tarter sauce.

What kind of fish fillets do you recommend?

Use your favorite brand! I love to use Gorton's fish fillets and Van de Kamp. You can also use a local grocery store brand such as Trader Joe, or any of your favorite local store's frozen versions.

What if I want to use fresh fish fillets?

I love to cook fresh fish fillets when I have time, and white fish fillets are some of my favorites. You can season them to your perfect flavor and make them with just a little extra effort. They're all going to be delicious and crispy whether you cook them from fresh or frozen.

For more ideas of fresh fish fillets, check out our list of additional air fryer recipes below.

Crispy Air Fried Fish fillets on a white plate with one that is missing a bite.

TIPS:

  • When making frozen fish fillets, make sure to leave space in between the fillets in the air fryer tray so the hot circulating air from the heating element is able to evenly circulate and cook the fillets completely.

I love to make crispy fish fillets in my air fryer, and if you love battered fish and are looking for something easy, grab your favorite brand of frozen fillets and make quick work of it.

If you like this air fryer fish recipe, you might also like these other easy recipes and fish options that are made in the air fryer. We always have great results and air frying fish fillets is such an easy meal option when you're short on time.

More Tasty Air Fryer Recipes:

  • Fish Sticks
  • Cod fillets
  • Salmon
  • Swai
  • Tuna
  • Halibut
  • Catfish

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Frozen fish fillets made in the air fryer, fully cooked, and served on a white plate. One is missing a bite.

Air Fryer Frozen Fish Fillets

Jen
Air Fryer Frozen Fish Fillets are a delicious and easy way to make a quick dish straight from the freezer. Just add your favorite sides and maybe a side of tartar sauce and you're all set!
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Prep Time 3 mins
Cook Time 12 mins
Total Time 15 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 1 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fish fillets frozen

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the Air Fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit/193 degrees Celcius.
  • If needed, prepare the air fryer basket with olive oil, aluminum foil, parchment paper, or a non stick cooking spray.
  • Place the frozen fish fillets into the air fryer basket in a single layer directly from the freezer. No thawing is needed.
  • Air Fry the fish fillets for 10 minutes.
  • Carefully flip the fish fillets and cook for an additional 2-4 minutes, depending on crispness, and until they are golden brown.

Notes

Not all air fryers cook the same, this recipe was made with a 5.8qt Cosori air fryer. If you're using a different brand of air fryer, you may need to adjust your cooking time slightly to fit your air fryer.
I love to serve my fish fillets with a side of fries, and hushpuppies, and then garnish with lemon wedges. You can also serve with your favorite sauce, such as tarter sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 1kcalProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 1mgPotassium: 3mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mg

*Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.

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