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Prepared cod fillet on a white dish accompanied by tartar sauce and a lemon wedge on the side.

Frozen Fish Fillets in Air Fryer (No Breading)

Nataliia
By cooking frozen fish fillets in an air fryer, you can have a delicious main dish ready in just 15-20 minutes. And meanwhile, you can easily prepare our home-made tarter sauce for serving. Great idea for busy weeknights or when you're looking for a simple dinner idea with minimal cleanup.
3 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 1
Calories 199 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Air fryer Ninja was used for making this recipe

Ingredients
  

  • 1 frozen fish fillet, raw and without breading cod or other white fish
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano or other herbs
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper, adjust to taste
  • 1 lemon wedges, for serving optional

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste), ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
  • Remove the frozen fish fillet from any packaging and place it on a plate. Pat it dry with a paper towel. With a brush or your hands, evenly apply the olive oil and lemon juice mix to sides of the frozen fish.
  • Place the seasoned fish in the preheated air fryer basket. Cook for about 15-20 minutes at 400°F (204°C), until the internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).

Notes

  • The cooking time may vary, as all air fryers are different and also it depends on the thickness of the fish.
  • If you cook more than 1 fillet at a time, do not forget to adjust the amount of seasoning and oil.
  • Experiment with different seasoning and herbs.

Nutrition

Calories: 199kcalProtein: 17gFat: 13.5gSodium: 450mg
Keyword air fryer frozen cod recipe, frozen fish fillet in air fryer
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