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Air Fryer Crispy Fish Sandwich with Homemade Tartar Sauce

A close-up of an Air Fryer Crispy Fish Sandwich featuring a golden, crunchy fillet, lettuce, tomato, and generous tartar sauce on a brioche bun.
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Make crispy fish fillets in the air fryer and serve them on toasted buns with a quick, homemade lemon-dill tartar sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 2 (4 ounce) white fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia)
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Cooking spray
  • 4 hamburger buns
  • 4 slices lettuce
  • 4 slices tomato
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the tartar sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, chopped dill, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Stir until mixed. Set aside.
  2. Set up your breading station: Place the flour in one shallow dish. Place the beaten egg in a second shallow dish. In a third shallow dish, mix the panko breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dredge the fish: Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels. Coat each fillet first in the flour, shaking off excess. Dip the floured fillet into the egg, letting excess drip off. Finally, press the fillet firmly into the panko mixture until fully coated.
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.
  5. Place the breaded fish fillets in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray the tops of the fillets generously with cooking spray to help them crisp.
  6. Air fry for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping the fillets halfway through the cooking time. The fish is done when it is opaque throughout and the coating is golden brown and crisp.
  7. While the fish cooks, lightly toast the hamburger buns in a toaster oven or directly in the air fryer for 1 to 2 minutes.
  8. Assemble the sandwiches: Spread a layer of the homemade tartar sauce on the top and bottom halves of each toasted bun. Place a lettuce leaf and a tomato slice on the bottom bun. Top with a crispy fish fillet. Place the top bun on the sandwich.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, you can lightly spray the breaded fish again just before placing it in the air fryer.
  • Use firm white fish like cod, haddock, or tilapia for the best results in the air fryer.
  • If you do not have fresh dill, you can substitute 1/2 teaspoon of dried dill in the tartar sauce.

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