Crispy Air Fryer Fish and Chips

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs cod fillets
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Olive oil spray
• 3 medium russet potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch sticks
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Lemon wedges for serving
• Malt vinegar or tartar sauce for serving
• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut potatoes into 1/2-inch sticks and soak in cold water for 10 minutes. Drain and pat completely dry. Toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

2. 2

   Air fry potatoes at 400°F for 18–20 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through, until golden and crispy. Set aside and keep warm.

3. 3

   Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and panko mixed with garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper in the third.

4. 4

   Pat fish fillets completely dry with paper towels. Dredge each fillet in flour, shake off excess, dip into egg, then press firmly into the panko mixture to coat all sides.

5. 5

   Spray the air fryer basket lightly with olive oil spray. Place coated fillets in a single layer without overlapping. Spray the tops of the fillets lightly with oil spray.

6. 6

   Air fry fish at 400°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping once at the halfway point, until the coating is deep golden brown and the fish flakes easily with a fork.

7. 7

   Serve fish alongside the chips with lemon wedges, malt vinegar or tartar sauce, and fresh parsley if desired.