Air Fryer Fish Fry
Introducing Chooey
Chooey and his littermates were found in a culvert on the side of a Tennessee highway. Their kitty momma was nowhere to be found. The Good Samaritan packed the four kittens into a box and transported them to the McKamey Animal Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. That’s where they began their life out of the wild. They were treated and raised by human caretakers.
Now, this is where we come in...
Air Fryer Fish Fry
A fish fry is a big deal in Wisconsin. The tradition is to eat fish like this on a Friday night. It dates back to when so many Catholics ate fish every Friday. Traditionally, the fish is served with French fries, coleslaw and a slice of rye bread with butter. It’s usually made with cod or perch.
Ingredients:
1 lb of cod, sliced into 4 strips
Grated sea salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup of white flour
1 large egg, beaten
2 cups of panko breadcrumbs
1 tsp of seasoning. Some folks use Old Bay or you can go wild and use Cajun or your favorite.
Tarter sauce for serving.
Instructions:
Pat the fish dry and season with sea salt and pepper.
Set up a little assembly line with three containers or plates. One has the flour and seasoning in it. Another the egg, and the third has the panko crumbs.
Dip the fish in the flour mixture, then the egg and then the panko. Press to make sure it sticks.
Place the fish in the basket of your air fryer. If all four pieces don’t fit, you can do this in batches. Cook at 400 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Carefully flip the fish halfway through. Cook until they are brown and crispy. They should flake easily with a fork.
Serve with tartar sauce for dipping.
Serve warm.
Let it set out of the oven for five to ten minutes so you don’t burn your mouth. This also makes it easier to cut and hold together well.
Enjoy!
Cheers,
Zola
