Fish
Fish cooks quickly, so thickness matters.
Air fryers can dry fish if you treat every fillet the same. Start checking early and handle delicate fish carefully.
Timing guide
Planning numbers.
Use these as a starting point, then check temperature, texture and doneness before serving.
Method
Cook it in order.
- Pat fish dry and lightly oil or coat it.
- Place fillets in one layer, using parchment only if suitable for your air fryer.
- Cook at 180C and start checking around 8 minutes.
- Turn carefully if the fillet is firm enough.
- Serve when opaque, hot and flaking easily.
Avoid
Common mistakes.
Cooking thin fillets as long as thick fillets.
Using loose parchment that can lift into the element.
Leaving fish in the basket after cooking and drying it out.