Air Fryer Crispy Fish Sandwich with Tartar Sauce
Make a crispy fish sandwich using your air fryer. This recipe includes instructions for perfectly cooked fish fillets and a simple homemade tartar sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 12 min
- Total Time: 27 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
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- 4 (4 oz) white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or haddock)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Cooking spray
- 4 sandwich buns
- 4 slices cheese (optional)
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices
- For Tartar Sauce: 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the breading station: Place flour, salt, pepper, and paprika in one shallow dish. Beat the eggs in a second dish. Place panko breadcrumbs in a third dish.
- Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels. Dredge each fillet first in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip into the beaten egg, letting excess drip off. Finally, press firmly into the panko breadcrumbs to coat completely.
- Preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 5 minutes.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the breaded fish fillets in a single layer in the basket, ensuring they do not overlap. Spray the tops of the fillets generously with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping the fillets halfway through the cooking time. The fish is done when it is opaque throughout and the coating is golden brown and crispy.
- While the fish cooks, prepare the tartar sauce: Mix mayonnaise, relish, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and parsley in a small bowl. Stir until combined.
- Lightly toast the sandwich buns if desired.
- Assemble the sandwiches: Place a piece of lettuce and tomato on the bottom bun. Top with a crispy fish fillet and a slice of cheese (if using). Spoon a generous amount of tartar sauce over the fish. Place the top bun on the sandwich.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, you can lightly spray the breaded fillets a second time just before placing them in the air fryer.
- Use any firm white fish that holds up well to cooking.
- If you prefer not to make homemade tartar sauce, use 1/2 cup of your favorite store-bought brand.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 90