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🍽️ Crispy Fish Fillets with Lemon Crust from the Air Fryer

350 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings

Ingredients

• 2 pieces fish fillets
• 50 g breadcrumbs
• 1 piece organic lemon
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp paprika powder
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley
• 1 piece egg
• 2 tbsp flour
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1. Rinse the fish fillets under cold water.
2. 2. Pat the fillets completely dry with a kitchen towel.
3. 3. Season the fillets on both sides with salt and pepper.
4. 4. Put the breadcrumbs into a bowl.
5. 5. Add the lemon zest, garlic powder, paprika powder, and chopped parsley.
6. 6. Mix the ingredients for the coating well together.
7. 7. Put the flour on a plate.
8. 8. Beat the eggs in a separate bowl and whisk them.
9. 9. Coat the fish fillets first in the flour.
10. 10. Then dip the floured fillets into the beaten eggs.
11. 11. Press the fillets into the breadcrumb-lemon mixture.
12. 12. Press the coating slightly to ensure it sticks well.
13. 13. Preheat the air fryer to 200 °C.
14. 14. Lightly spray the breaded fillets with olive oil.
15. 15. Place the fillets in the basket of the air fryer.
16. 16. Cook the fish fillets for 10 to 12 minutes at 200 °C.
17. 17. Turn the fillets halfway through the cooking time.
18. 18. Remove the fillets when they are golden brown and crispy.
19. 19. Let the fish fillets rest for 2 minutes.
20. 20. Garnish the fillets with a squeeze of lemon juice.
21. 21. Sprinkle some fresh parsley over them.
22. 22. Serve the fillets with a fresh salad or oven potatoes.

Nutrition per serving

• kcal: 350
• Protein: 30 g · Fett/Fat: 15 g · Carbs: 20 g