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Air Fryer Crispy Fish and Chips – Easy, Golden & Healthier Takeout Recipe

Air Fryer Crispy Fish and Chips – Easy, Golden & Healthier Takeout Recipe

Allan
This Air Fryer Crispy Fish and Chips recipe delivers golden, crunchy fish and perfectly textured chips with a fraction of the oil of traditional frying. It’s quicker, cleaner, and satisfies takeout cravings while keeping your kitchen intact. With a few simple techniques — soaking and drying potatoes, using panko crumbs, and watching internal temps — you’ll get consistently delicious results.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Main
Cuisine Air fryer recipe, British-style comfort food
Servings 2
Calories 640 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 white fish fillets cod/haddock/pollock, ~160–180 g each
  • 2 large Russet potatoes about 600 g total
  • 2 tbsp olive oil 30 ml, divided
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs approx. 50 g
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 20 g
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika divided
  • 1 tsp garlic powder divided
  • Salt & freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Lemon wedges and tartar sauce for serving

Instructions
 

  • Soak chips: Cut potatoes into chips (~1–1.2 cm / 3/8–1/2 in). Soak in cold water 10–15 min; drain and pat dry.
  • Preheat air fryer: Preheat to 200°C / 390°F for 3–5 minutes.
  • Season chips: Toss dried chips with 1 tbsp olive oil, ½ tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp garlic powder, and ½ tsp salt. Place in a single layer.
  • Air fry chips: Cook at 200°C / 390°F for 18–22 minutes, shaking the basket every 8–10 minutes until golden and tender. Optionally finish at 205°C / 400°F for 1–2 minutes for extra crisp.
  • Prep fish: While chips cook, pat fish dry. Dredge in 2 tbsp flour, dip into 1 beaten egg, then coat with ½ cup panko mixed with ¼ tsp smoked paprika and pepper. Lightly spray with oil.
  • Air fry fish: Place fillets in the basket and cook at 200°C / 390°F for 10–14 minutes, flipping once at halfway. Check internal temp — target 63°C / 145°F.
  • Rest & serve: Let fish rest 1 minute, plate with chips, add lemon wedges and tartar sauce. Serve immediately.