Description
Crispy Air Fryer Catfish is a quick and easy dish that delivers a crunchy texture with a flavorful seasoning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 catfish fillets
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix cornmeal, flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Dip each catfish fillet in beaten eggs, then coat with the cornmeal mixture.
- Place the coated fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Spray the fillets lightly with cooking spray.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown.
- Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce.
Notes
- Adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the cayenne pepper.
- Serve with tartar sauce or hot sauce for added flavor.
- Ensure the fillets are not overcrowded in the air fryer for even cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Crispy Air Fryer Catfish, Catfish recipe, Air fryer recipes