Fish n’ Chips

Enjoy a healthier twist on a classic favorite with air-fried fish and chips! This dish features perfectly crispy battered fish paired with golden, fluffy chips, all made with significantly less oil. The air fryer brings out the delicious flavors while keeping the texture light and crunchy. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun family meal, this recipe delivers all the satisfaction of traditional fish and chips without the guilt!

Cuisine

English

Course

Lunch, Dinner, Main Course

Difficulty

Moderate

Duration

50 Minutes

Diet

Pescatarian

Cooking Technique

Air Fry

Keywords

Cod, Fish, Fish & Seafood, Fries, Julia Vuong, Kids, Vortex Plus Air Fryer

Prep Time

25 Minutes

Cook Time

15 Minutes

Servings

2 Servings

Ingredients

1 lb. cod fillets
2 eggs
2 tbsp. flour
1 tbsp. milk
1 cup panko bread crumbs
Oil spray
2 tbsp. garlic salt
2 tbsp. onion powder
2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 small russet potatoes
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
5 tbsp. mayo
2 tbsp. sour cream
1 tbsp. red onion
1 tbsp. diced pickles or relish
3 garlic cloves
1 tsp. dill
1 tbsp. chives
½ tsp. lemon zest
½ tsp. lemon juice
½ tsp. sugar
½ tsp. garlic salt
½ tsp. pepper

Instructions

For the Fries: Peel and slice the potatoes into your desired fry size, then soak them in ice-cold water for 20 minutes.
Pat the potatoes dry with a paper towel. Season with cornstarch and and one portion of the seasoning mix.
Air Fry the potatoes at 380°F / 193°C for 20 minutes, shaking halfway through the cooking time.
For the Fish: Cut cod fillets into 6-inch pieces.
In a bowl, mix together the eggs, flour, milk, and one portion of the seasoning.
Dip each fillet into the batter, then coat it in panko bread crumbs mixed with the remaining portion of the seasoning.
Spray oil onto each coated fillet. Air Fry at 385°F / 196°C for 12-14 minutes, flipping halfway through.
For the Tartar Sauce: Mince the garlic, and dice the onions, pickles, chives, and dill.
In a bowl, combine the minced garlic, diced onions, pickles, chives, dill, mayo, sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, sugar, garlic salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.