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Air Fryer Crispy Fish Sandwich with Homemade Tartar Sauce

Close-up of an Air Fryer Crispy Fish Sandwich featuring a golden, breaded fillet topped with melted cheese, tomato, and lettuce on a brioche bun.
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Make a crispy fish sandwich using your air fryer. This recipe includes instructions for perfectly breaded, crunchy fish fillets and a simple homemade lemon-dill tartar sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 2 (5 ounce) white fish fillets (cod, haddock, or tilapia)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil spray
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • Butter, softened (for toasting)
  • Lettuce leaves
  • Tomato slices
  • For Tartar Sauce:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • Pinch of salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the tartar sauce first. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, pickle relish, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and chopped dill. Mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate while you prepare the fish.
  2. Set up your breading station. Place the flour, salt, pepper, and paprika in a shallow dish. In a second shallow dish, place the beaten egg. In a third shallow dish, place the panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Pat the fish fillets completely dry with paper towels. Dredge each fillet first in the flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip the floured fillet into the egg, letting excess drip off. Press the fillet firmly into the panko breadcrumbs until fully coated on all sides.
  4. Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes.
  5. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Place the breaded fish fillets in a single layer in the basket, ensuring they do not overlap. Spray the tops of the fillets lightly with olive oil spray.
  6. Air fry for 10 to 14 minutes, flipping the fillets halfway through the cooking time, until the fish is opaque and the crust is golden brown and crispy. Cooking time depends on the thickness of the fish.
  7. While the fish cooks, lightly butter the cut sides of the hamburger buns. Toast the buns in a separate pan or toaster oven until lightly golden.
  8. Assemble the sandwiches. Place a toasted bottom bun on each plate. Top with lettuce, a slice of tomato, one crispy fish fillet, and a generous amount of the homemade tartar sauce. Place the top bun on the sandwich.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, you can lightly spray the panko coating with oil before air frying.
  • Use firm white fish like cod or haddock for the best texture in the air fryer.
  • If you do not have fresh dill, you can substitute 1 teaspoon of dried dill weed in the tartar sauce.

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