air fryer catfish

My Air Fryer Southern Fried Catfish will knock your socks off with a perfectly crunchy Homemade Louisiana Style Fish Fry Mix

Air Fryer Southern Fried Catfish

Catfish Fillets

Milk

Lemon

Yellow Mustard

Cornmeal

All Purpose Flour

Tablespoons Dried Parsley Flakes

Kosher Salt

Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Chili Powder

Garlic Powder

Granulated Onion Powder

Cayenne Pepper

Place Catfish into a flat container and add Milk.

Cut Lemon in half and squeeze about two teaspoons of juice into Milk to make Buttermilk.

Place container in refrigerator and let Fillets soak for 15 minutes.

In a shallow bowl, combine Cornmeal Seasoning Ingredients.

Remove Fillets from Buttermilk and pat dry with paper towels.&nbsp;

Spread Mustard generously over both sides of Fillets.

Dip each Fillet into Cornmeal mixture and coat well to make a thick coating.

Place Fillets into greased Air Fryer Basket. Spray generously with oil.

Cook at 390/400 degrees for 10 minutes. Flip over Fillets and spray with Oil and cook an additional 3-5 minutes.

Air Fryer 3 Ingredient Fried Catfish is a quick and easy low-calorie, low-fat and low-carb recipe. This recipe is crispy and crunchy!

Air Fryer 3 Ingredient Fried Catfish

catfish fillets

Louisiana Fish Fry Coating

olive oil

tbsp chopped parsley (optional)

Pat the catfish dry.

Sprinkle the fish fry onto both sides of each fillet. Ensure the entire filet is coated with seasoning.

Spritz olive oil on the top of each filet.

Place the filet in the Air Fryer basket. Do not stack the fish and do not overcrowd the basket. Cook in batches if needed. Close and cook for 10 minutes on 400 degrees. 

Open the air fryer and flip the fish. Cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Open and flip the fish.

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until desired crispness.

Top with optional parsley.

Make delicious Air Fryer Catfish that can be done gluten-free too with just 3 ingredients!

Easy Air Fryer Catfish

Catfish Fillets or Catfish Nuggets

Cup Gluten Free Fish Fry

Olive Oil Cooking Spray

Coat each catfish fillet or nugget with an...

Coat each catfish fillet or nugget with an even coat of fish fry.

Place in the air fryer and spray the...

Place in the air fryer and spray the olive oil spray on one side of the catfish.

Cook at 390* for 10 minutes.

Carefully flip the catfish, coat with spray, and...

Carefully flip the catfish, coat with spray, and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Serve.

Classic southern-style fried catfish in the air fryer!

(6-8 ounce) catfish fillets (about 1 pound)

buttermilk, shaken

hot sauce

yellow cornmeal (fine grind for breading)

all purpose flour

Cajun seasoning (preferably unsalted blend)

lemon pepper seasoning

Kosher salt and fresh cracked black pepper

Extra virgin olive oil spray (comes in a spray can)

Tartar sauce, hot sauce, lemon wedges

Place buttermilk in large shallow dish or pie plate, add a few shakes of hot sauce and mix to combine. Add catfish fillets and turn to coat. Let soak for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, make seasoned dredge. In another large tray or pie plate, add the cornmeal, flour and seasonings, a few grinds of black pepper and combine well with a fork or whisk.

Remove catfish from buttermilk to a plate, shaking off excess. Lightly pat dry and season with a sprinkle of salt. Place catfish one at a time in seasoned cornmeal mixture and coat well on both sides. Shake off excess and place on a plate.

Preheat air fryer at 400º.

Open and spray basket evenly with olive oil spray. Lay catfish fillets in basket, one or two depending on size, spritz catfish evenly on top with olive oil spray. Close basket and air fry at 400º for 8 minutes.

Open basket and carefully flip fish over with spatula, air fry for another 8 minutes.

Open basket and carefully flip fish one more time. Air fry another 2 to 4 minutes until crispy and golden brown.

Serve immediately with tartar sauce, hot sauce and lemon wedges.

This easy air fryer catfish recipe requires no breading. The fish is flaky, tender, and flavorful with minimal prep and just 20 minutes!

Air Fryer Catfish

milk (or buttermilk)

blackening seasoning (or Cajun seasoning)

oregano

salt

black pepper

garlic powder

cayenne pepper

Lemon wedges,

parsley,

At least 30 minutes before cooking, place the...

At least 30 minutes before cooking, place the catfish fillets in a plastic zipper bag or large bowl and pour the milk (or buttermilk) over it, allowing it to soak to remove the fishy flavor.

In a small bowl, combine the blackening or...

In a small bowl, combine the blackening or Cajun seasoning, oregano, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper then set it aside. 

When ready to cook, preheat your air fryer...

When ready to cook, preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees. Remove the fish and pat it dry. Drizzle the fillets with olive oil. Sprinkle the spice mixture onto both sides of each fillet, coating them completely.

Place the fillets in a single layer inside....

Place the fillets in a single layer inside. Spray the tops of the fish.

Air fry at 400 degrees F for 10...

Air fry at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes. Carefully flip the fish and fry for another 10 to 12 minutes (20 to 22 minutes total), until it reaches your desired doneness. Serve with lemon wedges and garnished with parsley.

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