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Air Fryer Golden Crispy Fish with Hot Fries and Creamy Dipping Sauce

This flavorful dish features crispy air-fried fish fillets served with hot fries and a creamy dipping sauce, making it a healthier option for your meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 pieces fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia)
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 pieces eggs beaten
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 pound frozen fries
For the Creamy Dipping Sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Season fish fillets with salt and pepper.
  3. Set up a dredging station: place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
  4. Dredge each fish fillet in flour, dip in egg, and then coat with breadcrumbs.
  5. Place the coated fish fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer and spray with cooking spray.
Cooking
  1. Cook for about 10-12 minutes or until golden and crispy, flipping halfway through.
  2. Meanwhile, cook the frozen fries in the air fryer according to package instructions, usually around 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway.
Making the Sauce
  1. For the creamy dipping sauce, mix together mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder, and paprika in a small bowl.

Notes

Serve the crispy fish immediately while it’s hot. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.