Crispy Air Fryer Breaded Haddock (Ready in 20 Minutes)
This crispy air fryer breaded haddock is golden on the outside, flaky on the inside, and ready in just 20 minutes. Panko breadcrumbs give it a light, crunchy coating that crisps up beautifully in the air fryer. Perfect for weeknight dinners, fish sandwiches, or a quick homemade fish and chips night.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 815.04kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 haddock fillets about 1–1.5 lbs total
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 eggs whisked
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Oil or cooking oil spray
- Lemon wedges for serving
- Fresh parsley chopped, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- In a shallow bowl, mix the flour with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning. In another, whisk the eggs. Add panko breadcrumbs to a third bowl.4 haddock fillets, ½ cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, 2 eggs, 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Pat haddock fillets dry with paper towels. Dredge one fillet in the seasoned flour, then dip in egg, then press into panko breadcrumbs until fully coated. Repeat with remaining fillets.
- Arrange the fish in a single layer in the air fryer basket or tray. Lightly spray both sides with olive oil.Oil or cooking oil spray
- Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway, until fish is golden and crisp on the outside and flakes easily with a fork.
- Sprinkle with parsley, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top, and serve with tartar sauce, fries, or your favorite sides.Lemon wedges, Fresh parsley
Notes
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer; cook in batches if needed.
- Thicker fillets may need an extra 1–2 minutes of cooking time.
- Cooking oil is key for browning the panko evenly.
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- Fridge: Store leftover fish in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Reheat: Air fry at 350°F for 3–4 minutes to restore crispiness.
- Freezing: I don't recommend it, as panko softens after thawing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 815.04kcal | Carbohydrates: 23.25g | Protein: 153.32g | Fat: 7.11g | Saturated Fat: 1.72g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.29g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.53g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 567.84mg | Sodium: 2639.86mg | Potassium: 2658.37mg | Fiber: 1.28g | Sugar: 1.09g | Vitamin A: 656.71IU | Vitamin C: 0.79mg | Calcium: 146.62mg | Iron: 3.49mg
