Description
This Air Fryer Haddock Recipe creates perfectly crispy, golden fillets with a tender, flaky interior — all with minimal oil. It’s a quick, healthy, and flavorful seafood dish that’s ideal for weeknight dinners or light lunches. Ready in under 20 minutes, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 haddock fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil or cooking spray
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs or panko (optional)
- Lemon wedges and fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
- Pat the haddock fillets dry with paper towels.
- Brush both sides with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Optional: Coat fillets lightly with breadcrumbs or panko for extra crispiness.
- Place in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and flaky.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges and parsley.
Notes
- Always preheat the air fryer for even cooking.
- Do not overcrowd the basket to maintain crispiness.
- Fresh haddock works best, but thawed frozen fillets can be used if patted dry.
- Serve with tartar sauce, lemon butter, or a yogurt dill dip for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 180kcal
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg