Name: The Best Crispy Air Fryer Catfish (So Easy!)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 large Catfish Fillets (about 6 oz / 170g each), fresh or thawed; 1/2 cup Yellow Cornmeal (60g); 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour (30g); 1 1/2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning (or your favorite blend); 1 large Egg; 2 tbsp Milk (30ml) (any kind works); Olive oil or avocado oil cooking spray; Optional: Lemon wedges and hot sauce for serving

The Best Crispy Air Fryer Catfish (So Easy!)

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Author: Lynn
Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 10
Total Time: 20
Yield: 2 fillets 1x
Category: Main Course
Method: Air Fryer
Cuisine: Southern

Ingredients

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2 large Catfish Fillets (about 6 oz / 170g each), fresh or thawed
1/2 cup Yellow Cornmeal (60g)
1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour (30g)
1 1/2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning (or your favorite blend)
1 large Egg
2 tbsp Milk (30ml) (any kind works)
Olive oil or avocado oil cooking spray
Optional: Lemon wedges and hot sauce for serving

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Instructions

Preheat: Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
Prep: Pat catfish fillets completely dry.
Breading Station: In one shallow dish, whisk 1 egg and 2 tbsp milk. In a second dish, whisk 1/2 cup cornmeal, 1/4 cup flour, and 1 1/2 tbsp Cajun seasoning.
Coat: Dip fish in the egg mixture, then press firmly into the cornmeal mixture to coat all sides.
Cook: Place fish in a single layer in the air fryer basket (do not overcrowd). Spray the tops generously with oil.
Fry: Air fry for 10-12 minutes, carefully flipping halfway. Spray the other side with oil after flipping. Cook until golden brown, crispy, and fish flakes easily. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2
Calories: 365 kcal
Sodium: 750mg
Fat: 14g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 32g

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