Make this easy meal on a busy weeknight with Air Fryer Frozen Fish Fillets, paired with your favorite side dish!
Air Fryer Fish Fillets are very easy to make because you are simply heating them in the air fryer. They are made exactly like these Air Fryer Fish Sticks and it’s so simple, it’ll take just a few minutes to heat up these white fish fillets.
If you are looking to make fresh fish in the air fryer, be sure to check out this Air Fried Fish.
This recipe today is specifically going to show you how to make fish with frozen fish fillets, this is a great recipe to add to your list of Air Fried Frozen Foods.
How does an air fryer heat the fish fillets?
The air fryer uses hot air to circulate around the food, in this case, the breaded fish fillets. A little bit of oil spray will be used to keep that crispy breading but the rest will be simple using your air fryer basket.
Tips for Making Air Fryer Frozen Fish Fillets:
I typically use Gorton’s Fish Fillets when making these in the Air Fryer; however, any frozen fish fillets can be used to make this, so choose your favorite brand. I hear Trader Joe’s has some great fish fillets too, those will work for this as well.
Quick Tip for Frozen Fish: The only thing you need for this is frozen fish fillets and grapeseed oil spray. If you prefer you can add lemon as well to give it a little squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
The fish fillets can be placed frozen right into the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure there is room around them for air to circulate. The basket should be coated with grapeseed oil spray before placing the fillets in the basket, then add a little oil spray to the fillets as well.
Once the frozen fillets are ready to cook, set the air fryer to 390 degrees F for 10 minutes, they can be flipped over halfway through the cooking time if you prefer.
Once that 10 minutes is up, you have some great fish fillets to top over a salad or pair with your favorite vegetables. It’s just the best quick dinner! These simple steps will get you on your way to a great crispy fish fillet.
The internal temperature should be at least 145 degrees F before serving, which can be checked with a meat thermometer.
That is how easy it is to make frozen fish fillets in the air fryer.
Remember that these can also be made in the Ninja Foodi or Ninja Speedi too. If using either of those, simply use the air fryer function.
What to serve with Frozen White Fish Fillets?
Serve your fish fillets with this homemade tartar sauce, then let’s talk about side dishes.
The fish fillets can be served with a variety of side dish recipes including:
- Air Fryer Tater Tots
- Air Fryer Onion Rings
- Air Fryer Hush Puppies
- Air Fryer French Fries
- Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries
- Easy Coleslaw
All of these recipes will make great side dishes for your air fryer frozen fish fillets.
How to store leftover frozen fish fillets:
Leftover fish fillets can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. When ready to serve, heat up in the microwave on a microwave-safe plate for 2 minutes.
Are you ready to make the BEST fish fillets on busy weeknights? Enjoy this easy recipe, plus be sure to check out this Air Fryer Cod Fillets recipe too.
Air Fryer Frozen Fish Fillets
Ingredients
- 4-6 Frozen Fish Fillets
- Grapeseed Oil Spray
Instructions
- Coat the air fryer basket with grapeseed oil spray and place the frozen fish fillets into the basket.
- Spray with another coat of grapeseed oil spray.
- Cook in the Air Fryer at 390°F for 10 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is fully cooked.
- Carefully remove and serve.
MaryBeth Raines says
This was delicious and I also use Gorton’s. I used my Ninja XL Air Fryer and the next time I make these; I will need to turn halfway to get crispy on both sides.
Eileen says
Where do I buy Gordon’s
Kristy says
I’ve found them at my local grocery store, but you can pick any that your store has.
Mildred says
I always turn mine to crisp both sides.
Pat Smith says
I airfried as per directions, 390 for 10 minutes. Perfectly crispy on both sides and cooked done on the inside. Delicious.