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!
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.
Another quick and easy recipe to make are these frozen mini tacos or air fryer frozen crab cakes. They could be a quick snack or dinner.
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.
Ingredients:
Frozen Fish Fillets (Your favorite brand)
How to Make Frozen Fish Fillets in Air Fryer
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Frozen Fish Fillets
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
Nutrition
*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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Judi
Just air fried my Grotons crispy fish fillets in my air fryer oven on bottom shelf. 4 fillets at 370, fish button, 10 minutes flip over and 5 minutes. Turned out great, crispy