It’s not “cheating” on cooking to make a meal using an air fryer. It’s actually healthier than deep-frying fish in oils, and it’s much less of a mess, too. We’ve compiled 5 air fryer fish recipes that come together in virtually no time — tasty, healthy and perfect for a quick meal. If you don’t have an air fryer, you can try using the broiler in your oven too (a few of the recipes have a simple adaptation for this).
1. 3-Ingredient Air Fryer Miso Sablefish
The magic of this dish is the skin on the sablefish that gets super crispy in the air fryer. The umami-rich miso spread creates a dynamic range of flavors, and the sablefish comes out crispy on all sides, yet flaky and buttery on the inside.
2. Air-Fried Honey Chipotle Salmon Bites
This recipe for air-fried honey chipotle salmon bites is sweet and glazy — but with a little kick of smoky heat. It’s a great dish to prepare and enjoy with younger seafood lovers at the kitchen table, as the salmon bites are fun to make and eat.
3. Air Fryer Fish and Chips
For a fun and filling weeknight meal, air fry up a homemade batch of crispy, golden fish and chips. Since a wet batter for fish and chips cannot be used in an air fryer, this recipe turns crushed potato chips into a crust for flaky, wild-caught Pacific cod. The potato chip crust adds just a hint of indulgence to the dish, so that you won't miss out on that deep-fried flavor.
4. Air Fryer Salmon Tacos with Sockeye Salmon Strips
These tacos come alive with a sweet and spicy rub that enhances the flavors of our sockeye salmon. The strips also make for a great protein to go over protein bowls and salads.
5. Air Fryer Salmon Teriyaki With Charred Broccoli
This recipe for air fryer teriyaki salmon pairs broccoli with a bold preparation of wild-caught fish for a quick meal. In the air fryer, the florets of broccoli get crispy, adding texture to the plate. The best part about this air fryer salmon teriyaki recipe is that it’s a fully composed meal that you can make in under 15 minutes.
