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Air Fryer Fish and Chips

It's easy to make this classic comfort food from scratch.
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, Western
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 314kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (100g) breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning optional
  • 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk
  • 4 fish fillets Cod or other white fish
  • 4 potatoes
  • 1 spritz oil or calorie-controlled cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees F / 190 degrees C.

To make the chips:

  • Peel the potatoes and cut them into fries.
  • Place in a mixing bowl and combine with oil and salt until well coated. Then add them in a single layer inside the air fryer basket.
  • Working in batches if needed, cook fries for 15-20 minutes or until crisp, turning over halfway through cooking time.
  • Remove from the air fryer basket and keep warm.

To make the fish:

  • Combine breadcrumbs, garlic salt and Italian seasoning in a small bowl.
  • Pour the buttermilk into another bowl.
  • Pat the fish fillets dry with a paper towel and dip them into the buttermilk, allowing the excess to drip off.
  • Then dredge both sides in the breadcrumb mixture, lightly pressing down so that it adheres to the fish.
  • Lightly spray both sides with oil and add to the air fryer basket. Cook for 11-15 minutes until golden, turning over halfway through the cooking time.

To easily make using frozen ingredients;

  • Preheat the Air Fryer to 380 degrees F / 190 degrees C.
  • Add in the fish and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add in the chips and cook for 12–14 minutes, gently tossing them in the basket twice during cooking until everything is golden, crispy, and cooked through and remove.
  • Make sure to also flip the fish halfway through cooking.

Video

Notes

  • For super crispy fries, soak them in ice water for 20-30 minutes after slicing. Dry thoroughly before air frying.  
  • No buttermilk? Make your own by combining one tablespoon vinegar with one cup of milk and let sit for 5 minutes before proceeding with the recipe. 
  • To make this recipe gluten free use gluten free breadcrumbs. 
  • Thoroughly dry the fish fillets before dipping them in buttermilk and dredging in breadcrumbs. 
  • Do not crowd the air fryer basket with the fish or chips. Cook in batches if needed and keep finished food warm in a low oven until you are ready to serve. 
  • Cutting fries and fish into uniform-sized pieces will allow them to cook more evenly. 
  • Note: It is important to check for doneness using a digital meat thermometer. The internal temperature of fish should reach 145F / 63C.
  • Storage - keep in an airtight container inside the fridge for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • There are 10 WW Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.

Nutrition

Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 853mg | Potassium: 1032mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 3mg