Description
Air Fryer Fish and Chips is a healthier twist on the classic British dish, offering crispy, golden-brown fish fillets and perfectly seasoned potato chips, all made with minimal oil in an air fryer. This recipe delivers the same satisfying crunch and flavor as the traditional deep-fried version, but with fewer calories and less mess.
Ingredients
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For the Chips:
- 1 1/4 pounds russet potatoes (562g)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Fish:
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (40g)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs (120g)
- 1 1/2 pounds cod filets (675g)
- Cooking spray
- Tartar sauce for serving
- Lemon wedges and malt vinegar for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes: Cut the scrubbed potatoes into ¼-inch-thick sticks. Soak in cold water for 10 minutes, drain, rinse, and pat dry. Toss with olive oil and salt.
- Cook the Chips: Preheat the air fryer to 325°F. Cook potatoes in batches for 12 minutes, then increase temperature and cook for another 12 minutes until crispy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the Fish Coating: Mix flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in one dish. Beat eggs in another. Place panko in a third dish.
- Bread the Fish: Cut cod into 4-6 pieces. Dredge each piece in flour, then egg, and finally panko.
- Cook the Fish: Reduce air fryer temperature to 375°F. Cook breaded fish in batches for 6 minutes per side, spraying with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Serve: Reheat fries if needed. Serve fish and chips with tartar sauce, lemon wedges, and malt vinegar.
Notes
- Use the oven at 180°F to keep cooked batches warm.
- Replace half the flour with cornstarch for extra crispiness.
- Ensure potatoes are thoroughly dried after soaking for best results.
- Adjust cooking time based on fish fillet thickness.
- For smaller portions, cut fillets into 12 pieces and cook for 5 minutes per side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
