Description
Southern-style air fryer catfish delivers crispy perfection with minimal effort. Cornmeal-crusted fillets emerge golden and flaky, promising a quick, delicious meal that brings Louisiana flavor straight to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 catfish fillets
Coating:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) Louisiana fish fry coating
Seasonings and Oil:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Thoroughly blot catfish fillets with paper towels to remove excess moisture, creating an ideal surface for seasoning and ensuring even cooking.
- Coat both sides of each fillet generously with Louisiana Fish Fry Coating, massaging the seasoning into every surface to guarantee maximum flavor penetration.
- Mist olive oil across the seasoned fillets, promoting a golden, crispy exterior and enhancing the overall texture.
- Arrange fillets in a single layer within the air fryer basket, maintaining sufficient space between pieces to allow hot air circulation and prevent steaming.
- Configure the air fryer to 400°F and cook the first side for 10 minutes, allowing the coating to develop a rich, crunchy texture.
- Carefully rotate the fillets, exposing the uncooked side to direct heat, and continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes to ensure thorough cooking.
- For an extra crisp finish, perform a final flip and cook for 2-3 minutes, monitoring closely to achieve a deep golden-brown crust without burning.
- Transfer the perfectly crisp catfish to serving plates and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant, aromatic touch.
- Serve immediately while the fish remains hot and crunchy, enjoying the full spectrum of flavors and textures.
Notes
- Keep fillets separated in the air fryer for even, golden-brown crispiness without steaming.
- Olive oil spritz creates perfect texture, helping seasoning adhere and coating turn deliciously crunchy.
- Pat fish completely dry before seasoning to lock in maximum flavor and ensure crisp exterior.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg