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    Home » Air fryer » Air Fryer Frozen Fish Fillet

    Published: Mar 3, 2023 by Ajoke · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Air Fryer Frozen Fish Fillet

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    This simple step-by-step guide teaches how to cook frozen fish fillets in air fryer to perfection every time. Enjoy a hassle-free and easy fish dinner on your table in 15 minutes.

    No need to thaw the fish, just cook straight from frozen and you will be left with happy and satisfied diners. Serve with homemade oven chips, or salt and pepper chips, sauteed green peas, and tartar sauce. 

    four breaded fish fillets in an air fryer basket.

    Air Fryer Frozen Fish Fillet

    Ever wondered if you can cook frozen fish fillet in an air fryer? the answer is yes and it is pretty straightforward too. Cooking frozen food in the air fryer is quick, easy, and convenient. The result is consistent outcomes that are much more desirable than if you were to cook in an oven or deep-frying.

    To cook battered or breaded frozen fish in your little gadget, all you need to do is preheat the air fryer (not a must but highly recommended for optimum results) for a few minutes, and spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil. Arrange the frozen fish fillet (no need to thaw) in a single layer in the air fryer basket spacing them out for proper air circulation. Air fry at a high temperature (anything from 190C/375F to 200C/400F is good enough). It's that simple and fast, dinner is ready to enjoy!

    Related recipes: if you have frozen fish fillet that is not breaded or battered then you will definitely need to check out these posts. Air fryer frozen tilapia and air fryer frozen salmon.

    What You'll Need

    To cook frozen fish fillet battered or breaded in an air fryer you will need the following items

    Frozen Fish Fillets: this is usually frozen raw white fish that is seasoned and pre-breaded or battered. They are readily available in stores and you can use any brand that is available in your country too.

    Cooking oil spray: helps prevent sticking to the air fryer basket and also helps crisp up the fish nicely.

    breaded frozen fish fillets in its packaging.

    How to cook frozen fish fillet in air fryer

    Preheat your air fryer to 375F/190C for 3-5 minutes and spray the air fryer lightly with cooking oil. 

    Remove the frozen fil fillets from its packaging and carefully arrange it in a single layer spacing them out in the air fryer basket.

    frozen fish fillets in an air fryer basket.

    Air fry at 375F/190C for 10 minutes, carefully flip the fish, and continue to cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the fish is fully cooked at the coating is crispy and golden brown.

    Remove immediately from the air fryer and serve immediately with other delicious sides of your choice.

    What to serve with fish fillets

    Fish fillets go well with almost anything, you can serve it as is with some lemon wedges or try one of these sides to make a complete meal:

    Potato wedges

    French fries

    Vegetable medley

    Boursin cauliflower mash

    Air fried mushrooms and onions

    Tartar sauce

    Lemon caper butter sauce

    Fry sauce

    Spicy mayo

    How long to cook frozen fish fillet in the air fryer

    This will depend on a few factors: the fish fillet's size, thickness, and breading type.   But generally speaking, you should cook your frozen fish fillet in the air fryer at 375F/190C for 10 minutes, flip and then continue to cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the fish is cooked through.

    Also double-check that the fish is not frozen in the middle before serving.

    Can I cook this fish fillet in my ninja foodi

    Yes, ninja foodi is a multicooker that has an air fryer function, therefore you can definitely cook frozen fish fillets in the ninja foodi. Simply follow all the steps above, preheat your Ninja Foodi, and set it to air fryer function, and cook the fish until fully cooked and crispy on the outside.

    a plate of breaded fish fillet with potatoes and peas.

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    Air fryer potato croquettes

    Air fryer chicken nuggets and dino nuggets

    Frozen air fryer Yorkshire pudding

    Air fryer asparagus

    Air fryer potato and onions

    four breaded fish fillets in an air fryer basket.

    Air Fryer Frozen Fish Fillet

    Ajoke
    This simple step-by-step guide teaches how to cook frozen fish fillets in an air fryer to perfection every time. Enjoy a hassle-free and easy fish dinner on your table in 15 minutes. No need to thaw the fish, just cook straight from frozen and you will be left with happy and satisfied diners. Serve with potato wedges, sauteed peas, and tartar sauce.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 12 mins
    Total Time 17 mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine American, British
    Servings 4
    Calories 163 kcal

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 Frozen Fish Fillets
    • Cooking oil spray

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your air fryer to 375F/190C for 3-5 minutes and spray the air fryer lightly with cooking oil.
    • Remove the frozen fil fillets from its packaging and carefully arrange it in a single layer spacing them out in the air fryer basket.
    • Air fry at 375F/190C for 10 minutes, carefully flip the fish, and continue to cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the fish is fully cooked at the coating is crispy and golden brown.
    • Remove immediately from the air fryer and serve with other delicious sides of your choice.

    Notes

    IMPORTANT: Please check the nutritional info on the package of the fish you will be cooking for accuracy as the nutritional data can vary between brands. The information provided above is for a GUIDE ONLY. 
     
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 163kcalProtein: 34gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 88mgPotassium: 513mgCalcium: 17mgIron: 1mg

    Nutritional data: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Under no circumstances will thedinnerbite.com be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information.

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