Air Fryer Crispy Fish Sandwiches

This air fried fish filet sandwich is almost an exact replica of Mcdonald’s Filet O Fish sandwich but it is much healthier and not deep fried in a lot of oil!

Sometimes we are all in a hurry, so we head out to a fast food joint or use a packaged item to help up us save time for more convenience. Those packaged frozen breaded fish are super loaded with extra sodium and other ingredients you don’t know about. Plus fast food items are usually deep-fried in oil with a lot of fat! It’s just as easy to bread and super quick to make your own breaded fish at home.  

Have you ever tried making your own fish sandwich in the air fryer? It tastes so much better and there’s way less oil involved if you use an air fryer. Don’t have an air fryer? You can pan-fry the fish or bake them in your oven instead.

What is an Air Fryer?

An air fryer is a kitchen appliance that cooks by circulating hot air around the food using the convection mechanism. It is a downsized version of the convection oven.

What are the Best Large Size Air Fryers?

If you are researching air fryers and looking to buy the best ones out there on the market I have tried and tested 2 different ones before. If you want to be able to cook more food for your family at once then get an air fryer with a large basket such as 5.3 quarts. Look for ones that say nonstick on them and has multiple program settings.

Power XL Air Fryer 5.3 Quart Basket.

EFFORTLESS COOKING: Our 5.3QT Power Air-Fryer comes in handy in preparing amazing meals from your cookbook, and frying a variety of dishes, such as: French fries, chicken, steak, roasts, fish tacos and sticks, waffle fries, pies, pudding and donuts. Make yourself feel like a professional chef in your kitchen with the digital air fryer that can easily replace baking pans, deep fryers, a grill pan, convection toaster oven or any one of your kitchen appliances.

How to make Air Fryer Crispy Fish Sandwich

1. Tartar Sauce: In a small bowl, stir the mayonnaise, chopped pickles, and pickle juice; set aside in the fridge while you prepare your fish. 
2. Mix the flour and seasoning together in a shallow dish. Stir to combine.
3. In another shallow dish, beat an egg with a fork.
4. Take your fish and dip it into the egg on both sides, then dip it into the bread crumb mixture. Repeat with the remaining fish. 
5. Air Fry:  Place the fish in your air fryer basket and set the temperature for 350 and the time to 12 minutes. Spray the fish with cooking spray and close the basket.
6.  Flip the fish half ways through cooking at 6 minutes. 
7. When the fish is done, take it out and set it aside on a plate.
8. Toast your buns. Set the buns in the air fryer basket (white side up) and spray the buns with cooking spray. Continue cooking the buns for 2 to 3 minutes (same temperature as above) or until the buns are golden brown around the edges. 
9. To serve: place the crispy fish filet with some cheese on top and a couple of tablespoons of the tarter sauce.  Serve immediately.
10.  Serving size: 1 sandwich
    

Tips for Perfect Fish Sandwiches  

Breadcrumbs – I used panko bread crumbs for the seasoning but there are so many other substitutes you can use instead. Try ritz crackers, saltine crackers, crushed pretzels, etc. 

Fish – Any white fish will work for this. Walleye, cod, or halibut are some really good choices.  My first choice is always walleye, but I did not have any walleye in my fridge at the time. 

Seasonings – Make the sandwich your own with whatever seasoning you like! I like to use Old Bay but Cajun seasoning would be great. Or just mix a bunch of spices in your cupboard that you already have. 

Other Air Fryer Recipes 

Bread Bowls with Chili 

Empanadas 

Apple Crisp 

Chicken Tenders 

Egg Cups 

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