Air fryer fish fillet without breading: a healthy, delicious recipe ready in under 30 minutes. Cook with fresh or frozen fillets!
This air fryer fish fillet without breading is a healthy and tasty recipe, perfect for dinner. Ready in less than 30 minutes, the fish comes out tender inside, with edges that are lightly crispy and golden. You can use fresh or frozen fillets, just like with my air fryer gnocchi!
You’ll see, air fryer fish fillets are always a hit with guests. There’s no need to bread the fish, and if you’re using frozen fillets, you don’t even have to thaw them: just go straight from freezer to air fryer. The whole meal is ready in just 30 minutes!
And the best part? Without breading, this is a gluten-free dinner for anyone with intolerances, and it’s lighter too. Cooking white fish in the air fryer is a simple, healthy, and tasty way to eat when you’re busy.
Tips for perfect air fryer fish fillets
If you prefer your fish less “grilled,” reduce the cooking time to 10 minutes for fresh fillets and 13 minutes for frozen ones. The fish will still be cooked through.
A good way to check doneness is to flake the fish with a fork: if the flesh is white and comes apart easily, it’s ready.
You don’t need to flip the fish halfway through. You can if you want, but fish fillets are delicate and can easily break apart when turned.
This recipe is plenty for two people. For a family of four, just double the seasoning and cook in two batches. If you have a larger air fryer, like a 10-liter model, you can cook everything at once.
Main ingredients for air fryer fish fillet
Fish fillets: two fillets fit easily at once in an air fryer
Olive oil
Garlic powder
Dried parsley: or any herbs you like—I’m a fan of oregano and chives
Black pepper: freshly ground for the best flavor
Salt
Red pepper flakes (optional): add to taste, depending on how much heat you like
Lemon wedges (for serving)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 white fish fillets rinsed and patted dry
- 0.5 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon dried parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 wedges lemon for serving
Instructions
- Rinse the fish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.2 white fish fillets
- In a small bowl, combine the olive oil, garlic powder, dried parsley, ground black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes, if using.0.5 tablespoon olive oil, 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder, 0.25 teaspoon dried parsley, 0.25 teaspoon black pepper, 0.5 teaspoon salt, 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Whisk to combine.
- Preheat the air fryer to 200°C and set the timer for 12 minutes.
- If using frozen fillets, set the timer to 15 minutes.
- Brush the seasoning mixture evenly over one side of the fillets, including the edges.
- Place the fillets in a single layer in the preheated air fryer basket and cook.
- When the timer goes off, remove the fillets and serve hot with lemon wedges.2 wedges lemon
