The Best Air Fryer Catfish
A vibrant and crispy air fryer catfish recipe that’s sure to please everyone at the table. Perfect for a casual dinner or when you want a crowd-pleaser, minus the oily mess!
Equipment
- Air-fryer
- Mixing bowls
- Tongs
- Shallow Dish for dredging
- Cutting board
Ingredients
- 1 pound catfish fillets
- 1 cup cornmeal
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Olive oil or cooking spray
Instructions
- Pat the catfish fillets dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- In a shallow dish, mix together cornmeal, flour, and Cajun seasoning.
- Coat each catfish fillet thoroughly in the cornmeal mixture.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F.
- Lightly drizzle or spray the coated fillets with olive oil to help with crispiness.
- Place the fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Air fry for about 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve hot with your favourite dipping sauce or as desired!
Notes
- Make sure not to stack the fillets; they need that hot air to circulate around them for perfect crisping!
- If you have thicker fillets, feel free to add a couple of extra minutes to the cooking time—better safe than sorry! Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1filletCalories: 327kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 25gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 53mgPotassium: 630mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1781IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 3mg
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