Air Fryer Frozen Fish Fillets

Here’s how to cook Frozen Fish Fillets in your air fryer! This easy air fryer fish recipe takes minutes to prepare and tastes great. The frozen fish fillets are hot in the middle and crisp outside.

Air Fryer Frozen Fish Fillets

I love that you can make frozen fish fillets instead of frying them in heavy oil. My husband is a massive fan of fish and chips, so I love being able to make frozen fish fillets and air-fried french fries quickly. You can easily make air-fried frozen fish and chips!

Cooking frozen fish in the air fryer is a huge time saver. We aim to keep a well-stocked freezer of frozen food, so we always have options for throwing things in the air fryer.

The air fryer makes the frozen fish fillets perfectly browned and crispy on the outside while piping hot on the inside. You don't have to wait for the oven to preheat—you can have perfectly cooked fish fillets in less time than it takes an oven to preheat.

If you have been wondering how long it takes to cook frozen fish in an air fryer, scroll down a bit more, and you’ll find the recipe card with an option to print it!

Ingredients

Here is a quick overview of the simple ingredients needed to make epic Air Fryer Frozen Fish Fillets! The printable recipe card at the bottom of the post includes specific measurements and step-by-step instructions.

• Frozen Breaded Fish Fillets 

Oil Spray - We use avocado oil spray or olive oil spray.

Sauce - Tartar Sauce, lemon, cocktail sauce

 

Equipment Needed

• Air Fryer - We suggest getting an air fryer that is bigger than you think you will need. We found once we started using the air fryer, we ended up using it for more meals and larger meals.
• Kitchen Tongs - We highly suggest getting a good pair of kitchen tongs to remove items from the air fryer and save your hands from getting burned.

How to Make Air Fryer Frozen Fish Fillets

I've included complete instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, but here's a quick version.

Place breaded fish fillets in a single layer and evenly spread them in the air fryer.

Air fry at 380°F flip the fish fillets, and continue air frying until cooked and crispy.

 

Preparation and Storage

Make Ahead:

We do not preheat the air fryer for this recipe.

Make sure you cook the white fish fillets from frozen! You do NOT need to thaw them.

Storage: Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container and enjoy them within three days.

Freezing/How to Freeze: 

We do not suggest refreezing leftover frozen fish fillets. Too many temperature changes may make them unsafe to eat.

How to Reheat: 

We like using our air fryer to reheat leftover fish fillets to warm, golden deliciousness.

 

Recipe Variations

Substitutions:

We use breaded fish fillets, but you can also use non-breaded ones. You will want to add oil or parchment paper to keep the non-breaded fish from sticking to the air fryer.

Frozen breaded fish fillet brands we like include Gorton's, Van de Kamps, Great Value, Birds Eye, Mrs. Paul's, Marie Calendars, and Trader Joe’s Oven Ready Frozen Breaded Cod Fillets.

Serve with lemon wedges, homemade tartar sauce

Gluten-Free: 

Look for a gluten-free label on your frozen fish fillets to ensure they are safe for a gluten-free diet.

Smaller Serving Size + Larger Group/More Servings:

In our air fryer basket, we fit four frozen fish fillets spread evenly and in a single layer. Spreading the fish fillets evenly in a single layer in the air fryer basket circulates the hot air.

Cooking time can change depending on the type of fish fillets.

Every air fryer cooks differently. When making your first batch of frozen fish fillets, check on them frequently. Time, temperature, and maximum number of fillets per batch can vary depending on the air fryer.

Make It Spicy: 

To spice up your Air Fryer Frozen Fish Fillet experience, pair them with a hot dipping sauce, like our Japanese Spicy Mayo or Boom Boom Sauce.

Sugar-Free:

Frozen fish fillets are generally low in sugar. Gorton’s Crunch Breaded Fish Fillets contain 3 grams of sugar per serving.

Nutritional content varies across brands, so be sure to check the label.

Tips for the Best Air Fryer Frozen Fish Fillets

• If frozen food sticks to your air fryer basket, brush it with olive or vegetable oil before air frying/cooking. We use vegetable, avocado, olive oil, and their spray equivalents when air frying these frozen fish fillets.
• Serve them with tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, or a fresh squeeze of lemon juice.
• Set a timer to flip the fish fillets halfway through the cooking time. This step helps both sides cook evenly.
• The minimum safe internal temperature of fish fillets is 145°F.
• Nutrition information, including calories, protein, calcium, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamin c, potassium, cholesterol, sodium, trans fat, monounsaturated fat, polyunsaturated fat, and more, will vary depending on the products used.

 

What to Serve with Air Fryer Frozen Fish Fillets

We love enjoying crispy, golden-brown, delicious Air Fryer Fish Fillets in sandwiches and with other comfort food favorites and dippable foods! Here are some menu planning suggestions.

Salads: Caprese Pasta Salad, Broccoli Bacon Salad, 7 Layer Salad, Sauerkraut Salad, Greek Cucumber Salad, Black Bean & Corn Salad, Broccoli Slaw, Kale and Apple Potato Salad

Side Dishes: Air Fryer Popcorn Shrimp, Air Fryer Popcorn Chicken, Air Fryer French Fries, Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries, Air Fryer Onion Rings, Air Fryer Jalapeño Poppers, Air Fryer Fish Sticks, Coleslaw, red potatoes

Main Dishes: Easy Lunch Wraps

Desserts: Easy Apple Cider Cookies, Pumpkin Snickerdoodles, Chocolate-Covered Potato Chips, Classic Rice Krispie Treats, Watergate Salad, Ambrosia Salad, Cranberry Fluff Salad

When to Serve

• Lunch
• Dinner
• Appetizer
• Snack time 
• In fish tacos

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