Air Fryer Fish Fillets

air fryer frozen fish fillets on white plates with lemon.

Need a quick and easy dinner in less than 30 minutes? Make these simple air fryer fish fillets for a fast meal on busy nights.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer fish fillets, air fryer frozen fish fillets, fish fillets

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 14

Total Time 19

Servings

Calories 120kcal

Ingredients

2 frozen fish fillets
2 tablespoon butter softened
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning blend
1 medium lemon

Instructions

Preheat air fryer to 390°F
Mix butter with seafood seasoning. Spread thin layer on both sides of fillets. (if skin on one side, can spread only on the top). Place in air fryer basket and drizzle a little fresh lemon juice on each fillet.
Cook fillets for 12 minutes then check for doneness (fish easily flakes with a fork or reaches 145°F on meat thermometer). If not done, cook another two minutes and check again. Cooking time will vary depending on size and thickness of the fillets. Overcooking will make the fish dry and rubbery.
Serve with fresh lemon wedges.

Notes

All air fryers are different. So, the cooking times and temperatures will vary. As you experiment with your air fryer, you will learn what works best with your model and size of food.

There are several factors that affect cooking time. The thickness and size of the breading, as well as the heaviness of each piece, will affect how long it takes to cook frozen fillets in an air fryer.

Be sure that your basket contains only the number of fish fillets that will fit comfortably. Make sure to leave enough space between each piece. Otherwise, your fish fillet will not crisp properly.

Store your leftovers properly. If you have any leftover fillets, store them in a sealed container in the fridge and eat them within two or three days. They're seafood, so they don't last as long as other types of meat.

Reheat your leftovers before serving. These fish fillets can be reheated in a microwave, but they may get rubbery, so keep an eye on the time. A better option is to toss them back in the air fryer for a few minutes.

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