Description
Looking for a delicious weeknight dinner option? This simple air fryer grouper recipe delivers restaurant-quality results right in your kitchen. The exterior turns perfectly golden while the inside stays tender and flaky.
This straightforward recipe transforms fresh grouper into a crispy, flavorful dish in just minutes. Perfect for busy evenings, it requires minimal ingredients while delivering maximum taste. The air fryer method ensures a perfectly cooked fish with a satisfying crunch without excess oil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound grouper (about 4–6 filets)
- 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 3 tablespoons oil
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preparation: Allow grouper to reach room temperature for 20 minutes. Pat filets dry thoroughly.
- Season: Coat the grouper filets evenly with oil on both sides. Season with salt and pepper according to taste.
- Bread: Cover each filet completely with seasoned bread crumbs, pressing gently to ensure adherence.
- Preheat: Set your air fryer to 400°F and allow it to preheat for 5 minutes.
- Prepare Basket: Spray the air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook: Place the breaded filets in the basket, ensuring they don’t overlap. Spray the top with cooking spray for better browning. Cook for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Notes
- Ensure filets are completely thawed for better breadcrumb adhesion
- Avoid overcrowding the basket as this prevents proper crisping
- For best results, use evenly sized filets to ensure uniform cooking
- Consider making fish tacos with your leftover grouper
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American