Description
This air fryer flounder recipe offers two preparation options – a simple seasoned version or a breaded version. The fish is patted dry, optionally coated in a beaten egg and seasoned breadcrumbs, then air fried at 400°F for 8-15 minutes depending on the preparation, resulting in a crispy exterior and tender, flaky interior. The recipe is finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–1.5 lbs flounder filets, fresh or frozen
- 1 cup dry bread crumbs (use only for breaded version)
- 2–3 eggs, lightly beaten
- Olive oil or cooking spray
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Your Air Fryer: Your air fryer needs a 3-5 minute preheat time at 400°F (200°C). A light coating of cooking oil in the basket will prevent your food from sticking.
- Prepare the Fish: Take your flounder filets and pat them dry with paper towels. You can season them directly with spices if you want them unbreaded. The breaded version requires a dip in beaten eggs followed by a coat of seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Arrange in Air Fryer: The filets should sit in a single layer inside your air fryer basket. The best results come from cooking in batches rather than overcrowding.
- Cook to Perfection: Unbreaded filets need 8-10 minutes while breaded ones take 12-15 minutes. Remember to flip them halfway through the cooking time.
- Check for Doneness: The perfect flounder should flake easily with a fork and reach an internal temperature of 145°F.
Notes
Fresh lemon slices make your air-fried flounder taste amazing, so serve it right away!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Air Frying