Air Fried Sunfish Recipes

AIR FRYER FISH

Steps:

• If using frozen fish fillets, defrost them. Drizzle with olive oil, and make sure that the fish is well coated with oil.
• In a shallow dish, mix the bread crumbs with paprika, chili powder, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and salt.
• Coat each fish fillet in bread crumbs, and transfer to your air fryer basket.
• Cook in the air fryer at 390°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes. After the first 8-10 minutes, open the air fryer and flip the fish fillets on the other side then continue cooking.

AIR FRIED SUNFISH

Steps:

• Put fish fillets and buttermilk in a resealable plastic bag, let soak for 30 minutes.
• Mix the next 3 ingredients and sprinkle over both sides of the fish.
• Dredge the fillets in the panko in a 9" pie pan or other shallow dish.
• Spray the inside of the basket, place the fish in the basket and spray the fish.
• Air fry at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until golden brown (check occasionally after 5 minutes).

AIR FRYER MAHI MAHI WITH BROWN BUTTER

Steps:

• Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Season mahi mahi fillets with salt and pepper and spray with cooking spray on both sides. Place fillets in the air fryer basket, making sure to leave space in between.
• Cook until fish flakes easily with a fork and has a golden hue, about 12 minutes.
• While fish is cooking, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Bring butter to a simmer and cook until butter turns frothy and a rich brown color, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
• Transfer fish fillets to a plate and drizzle with brown butter.