Air Fryer Fish & Chips Recipe

This Air Fryer Fish and Chips recipe comes out crispy and delicious every time. Golden, flaky white fish is paired with homemade fries for an easy air fryer meal that’s made with with less oil than traditional frying. 

So far my favorite fish and chips is from a little neighborhood pub in Cape Cod. On a trip to visit one of my close college friends from Boston last fall, I made it my mission to eat fresh seafood as much as possible.

Far and away my favorite fish from the whole trip was the flaky, golden and crispy fish and chips we had at one of her family’s favorite local hangouts. It was the stuff of dreams!

Ingredients for Air Fryer Fish and Chips

• russet potatoes
• salt + pepper
• all purpose flour
• cornstarch
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• baking soda
• beer
• white fish (cod is what I use)

How to Make Air Fryer Fish and Chips – Step by Step

Step 1: Soak potatoes

Soak the potatoes in a bowl of cold water for at least 30 minutes, and up to 3 hours. If soaking for longer than 30 minutes, change the water at least once during the soak time.

Step 2: Prepare the potatoes

To make the homemade fries, drain the water from the potatoes and dry them very well with a towel. Spray the inside of the air fryer basket generously with cooking oil spray. Place the fries in the basket and spray the tops with more oil.

Step 3: Air Fry the potatoes

Air fry the potatoes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 7 minutes. Toss, then fry again for 7 more minutes or until the fries are golden brown and crispy. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Remove to a serving dish and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.

Step 4: Make the coatings

To make the fish, whisk ½ cup of the flour and all of the cornstarch together in a shallow bowl. In a separate large bowl, stir together the remaining 1 cup of flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and baking soda. Pour in the beer and stir to combine.

Step 5: Coat the fish

Dredge each piece of fish in the flour mixture, then submerge each in the batter, dripping off any excess batter. Place the fish pieces back in the flour mixture and sprinkle with more flour to fully coat, shaking off excess.

Step 6: Add the fish to the air fryer

Place a sheet of parchment paper in the basket of your air fryer and generously spray it with cooking oil spray. Carefully place the coated fish into the basket. The fish pieces can be touching but not overlapping.

Step 7: Air Fry the fish

Spray the tops of the fish VERY WELL with cooking oil spray (you want them to be thoroughly coated) then air fry at 390 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 minutes. Open the air fryer basket halfway through the cooking time and spray the fish again very well, then finish air frying.

Step 8: Serve

Serve the fish and chips right away with freshly minced parsley and lemon slices for garnish, along with tartar sauce and ketchup for dipping, if desired.

Air Fryer Fish & Chips Recipe

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This Air Fryer Fish and Chips recipe comes out crispy and delicious every time. Golden, flaky white fish is paired with homemade fries for an easy air fryer meal that’s made with with less oil than traditional frying. 

• Author: Julia
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Yield: 5
• Category: Main
• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the chips

• 3 russet potatoes, about 1 1/2 pounds, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch long slices
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

For the fish

• 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour, divided
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 8-10 ounces beer, I used a light lager
• 1 pound cod fish, about 5 filets, the smaller the filets the better, patted dry with paper towels VERY WELL

Instructions

1. Soak the potatoes in a bowl of cold water for at least 30 minutes, and up to 3 hours. If soaking for longer than 30 minutes, change the water at least once during the soak time.
2. To make the homemade fries, drain the water from the potatoes and dry them very well with a towel. Spray the basket of your air fryer generously with cooking oil spray. Place the fries in the basket and spray the tops with more oil.
3. Air fry the potatoes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 7 minutes. Toss, then fry again for 7 more minutes or until the fries are golden brown and crispy. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Remove to a serving dish and cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
4. To make the fish, whisk ½ cup of the flour and all of the cornstarch together in a shallow bowl. In a separate large bowl, stir together the remaining 1 cup of flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and baking soda. Pour in the beer and whisk to combine.
5. Dredge each piece of fish in the flour mixture, then submerge each in the batter, dripping off any excess batter. Place the fish pieces back in the flour mixture and sprinkle with more flour to fully coat, shaking off excess.
6. Place a sheet of parchment paper in the basket of your air fryer and generously spray it with cooking oil spray. Carefully place the coated fish into the basket. The fish pieces can be touching but not overlapping.
7. Spray the tops of the fish VERY WELL with cooking oil spray (you want them to be thoroughly coated) then air fry at 390 degrees Fahrenheit for 12 minutes. Open the air fryer basket halfway through the cooking time and spray the fish again very well, then finish air frying.
8. Serve the fish and chips with freshly minced parsley and lemon slices for garnish, along with tartar sauce and ketchup for dipping, if desired.
9. *Make sure to read all of the tips below!