Love putting your air fryer to use? Give this air fried crumbed fish recipe a try. When paired with the creamy and spicy mayo dip, it is all set to be one of the easiest, yet most delicious appetizers you’ll ever make.
And best of all, it takes just a few minutes of prep time to put everything together. Scroll down and read on to discover everything you need to know about making it the right way.
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Ingredients For the Recipe
You’ll need two sets of ingredients to make the crumbed fish and the mayo dip.
- White bread: 2-3 pieces
- Red chili powder: 1 tsp
- Ginger garlic powder: 1 tsp
- Black pepper powder: ½ tsp
- Salt: ½ teaspoon or as per taste
- Onion powder: ½ tsp
- Olive oil: 1 tbsp
- Mixed herbs seasoning: 1 tbsp
- Fish pieces: 3-4
For Mayo Dip
- Tomato ketchup: 4 tbsps
- Mayonnaise: 4 tbsps
- Black pepper powder: ½ tsp
- Salt: ½ tsp
- Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
- Red chili flakes: 2 tbsps
- Tabasco sauce: 3-4 drops
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Mixed herb seasonings: 2 tsps
- Parsley (chopped): For garnish
How to Make the Air Fried Crumbed Fish and the Mayo Dip
Once you have all your essentials ready, here’s the process you’ll need to follow to put the dish together.
Pre-heat the air fryer at 400°F for 5 minutes.
Take the white bread and air fry them at 350°F for 5 minutes.
Let the air fried bread cool down and then blitz them into crumbs using a food processor.
Transfer the bread crumbs into a vessel and add the spices and oil. Mix them well.
Take the fish pieces and coat them with the seasoned bread crumbs.
Spray the air fryer basket with oil. (Optional)
Transfer the coated fish to the air fryer basket and cook them at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.
You can flip them once in between and brush some oil so that they are cooked well.
For the mayo dip, whisk all the ingredients together.
Serve crumbed fish hot with mayo dip.
Frequently Asked Questions
One of the best things about this recipe is the fact that it works well with almost all kinds of fish. Codfish is one of the best choices, since it has a nice mild taste and a flaky texture. You can also use haddock, catfish, halibut or any other white fish of your choice for this recipe. 
While the process of air frying does lend the fish a nice and crispy coating, there are a couple of additional ways you can add an extra bit of crunch.
Instead of using breadcrumbs, you could use crushed cornflakes, or a mixture of cornflakes and breadcrumbs.
Another great idea to get that crispy crumb is to create a simple thick batter using rice flour seasoned with salt and a little bit of water. Dip the fish into this batter first, coat it with the seasoned crumbs and follow the rest of the recipe as is.
You actually can! The mayo dip can be made weeks in advance. You can also batch make the dip and refrigerate it in a clean glass container for upto 2 weeks. This dip can work wonderfully with almost any appetizer, and can even be served with nachos and chips.
You can also make the seasoned breadcrumbs and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until you’re ready to put them to use. 
Tips & Tricks to Make the Air Fried Crumbed Fish
Making the crumbed fish and the mayo dip might be easy, but keeping these little tips and hacks in mind can be a huge additional help.
- If you’re using frozen fish for this recipe, remember to allow it to thaw completely before you use it.
- Dab all the excess moisture on the fish, and then coat it with the seasonings and the breadcrumbs. This will make the fish easier to work with and will get all the spices to adhere to its surface better.
- To lend the air fried crumbed fish an extra bit of flavor and deliciousness, add some garlic powder into the spice mix.
- If you prefer a thick, even coating around the fish, you can dip it in some whisked eggs seasoned with salt and pepper, and then roll it into the breadcrumb mixture.
- Fancy some extra creaminess and tenderness in each bite? Coat the fish pieces in some mayonnaise, and then with some breadcrumbs before you air fry them.
- Don’t have the time to prepare the breadcrumb mixture? You can mix some panko breadcrumbs with your choice of seasonings, and use that mixture instead.
- If you have some leftovers, or are planning to make the crumbed fish ahead of time, remember to use a freezer safe container to store them, and then air fry them when they’re ready to be served.
Serving Ideas & Suggestions
The air fried crumbed fish tastes divine when paired with the spicy mayo dip or practically any other dip or chutney of your choice. If you don’t have the time to put any dip together, you can also make do with some ketchup or mustard, and it should work just as well.
Loved how easy it was to recreate this recipe? On the hunt for some more fun appetizers you can put together in your air fryer? Here are a few good ones you might want to check out.
- Air Fried Mirchi Bhajjis with Tangy Surprise
- Air Fried Spring Onion Pakoras with Green Chutney and Salad
- Air Fried Chapli Kebab with Green Chutney and Salad
📖 Recipe
Air Fried Crumbed Fish with Mayo Dip
Ingredients
- 3 Pcs White bread
- 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Ginger garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Mixed herbs seasoning
- 4 pcs Fish pieces
Ingredients For Mayo Dip
- 4 tablespoon Tomato ketchup
- 4 tablespoon Mayonnaise
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoon Red chili flakes
- 4 drops Tobasco sauce
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 teaspoon Mixed herb seasonings
- 1 bunch Parsley , (chopped for garnish)
Instructions
- Pre-heat the air fryer at 400°F for 5 minutes.
- Take the white bread and air fry them at 350°F for 5 minutes.
- Let the air fried bread cool down and then blitz them into crumbs using a food processor.
- Transfer the bread crumbs into a vessel and add the spices and oil. Mix them well.
- Take the fish pieces and coat them with the seasoned bread crumbs.
- Spray the air fryer basket with oil. (Optional)
- Transfer the coated fish to the air fryer basket and cook them at 350°F for 10-12 minutes.
- You can flip them once in between and brush some oil so that they are cooked well.
- For the mayo dip, whisk all the ingredients together.
- Serve crumbed fish hot with mayo dip.
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