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Air Fryer Fish and Chips

How to make air fryer fish and chips at the same time for dinner! Using Gortons fish fillets or frozen fish sticks and french fries, it’s easier than ever.

fish and chips in air fryer

Ok y’all, air fryer fish and chips are the bomb! My kids and I love this meal at restaurants, but now we can make this easy air fryer recipe right at home. Use tater tots, frozen French fries, wedges, whatever suits your fancy. Love, love. (originally published 12/20, affiliate links present)

Air Fryer Fish and Fries

We started all of this by making a bunch of different air fryer fish recipes. Yes we love it with simple salt and pepper with no breading, but “fried” is so much better.

Paired with crispy french fries it’s the best meal ever. Use bagged and frozen or follow our homemade air fryer fish nuggets recipe instead.

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Ninja Foodi Fish and Chips

It doesn’t matter what brand of small kitchen appliance you have, all electric air fryers work just the same. AND of course there are a ton of different ways to make fish to go along with this. We chose Gortons crunchy breaded whole fillets which are a bit larger than sticks.

It is the closest thing to what you’re served if you go out to eat we think. You can find beer battered versions too which are fabulous. There are many brands out there too like Van deCamps and store brands sometimes too. I will say that spending a bit more for higher quality is well worth it.

As far as the taters go you could use frozen french fries in air fryer, tater tots, wedges take a minute or two longer but will work or even the larger chunky hash brown sizes in a bag.

ninja foodi fish and chips

Gortons.com Air Fryer Directions

Yes we used this brand but there are many others out there. A few even have hot air directions on the back but of course wouldn’t include timing for the frozen fries at the same time.

What fish is used for fish and chips?

  1. You can use fish sticks
  2. Air fryer fish with NO breading, just salt and pepper
  3. Frozen fish in air fryer can even be cooked to perfection
  4. This air fryer tilapia has light breadcrumbs and seasonings
  5. You could even make air fryer fried shrimp

Then let’s move on to the other part of this favorite meal shall we:

fish and chips ninja foodi

Air Fryer French Fries Recipes

I mean there are a ton of ways to make fries in this baby. From frozen to begin with that are straight, skinny, thick, steak fries, crinkle cut, the list goes on and on. Of course homemade are always best but do take the longest so if you want them done at the same time frozen fish and fries work best

Here are links to a few different varieties you can use for this terrific duo. I love beer battered frozen fish with skinny tater sticks. Best ever.

I used frozen extra crispy Ore Ida fries this time, we love those.

ninja foodi frozen french fries

Gordon Fish Fillet Air Fryer

Let me answer a few questions for you in case you’re wondering:

Can you put battered food in an air fryer?

No. Meaning, wet tempura like batters are a no go. You’ll want to use breadcrumbs with a light egg wash so it sticks instead. These are battered and frozen so they’ll work just fine though.

Is air fryer good for fish?

Absolutely. Whether you’re making air fryer salmon, or fried fish you’ll get a great tender result with a crunchy outside.

How do you reheat fish and chips in air fryer?

If you have leftovers, this is a great way to get it crispy again. Not as much as when they’re fresh but 360 F for about 3 minutes will liven them up after being in the fridge.

I first crisped the fries before adding the frozen fish to the top. I also decided to separate the two with a trivet. A small piece of parchment paper might work just as well.

air fryer fish and chips

Fish and Chips in Air Fryer

If you need this to be gluten free you can find varieties in the freezer section. Cook times should be basically the same. Only variations would be if pieces are much thicker or thinner than what you see here.

I used very little olive oil spray for this, it got plenty crunchy with just a bit for the salt to stick. Just like deep fried but you don’t have to cook the fish in oil at all.

Serve as is right out of the air fryer basket as is or with a side of tartar sauce.

air fryer fish sticks

Air Fryer Beer Battered Fish and Chips

We have made this in a variety of ways, with a grilled version and with fresh lightly battered fish.

Here are quick step by step directions below but there is a printable recipe card at the bottom as well. Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F for 5 minutes. Spray inside of basket with non stick spray.

  • Pour half a bag of frozen french fries into fryer basket and cook at 400 degrees for 9 minutes turning halfway thru that time. After about 4 min.I spray top of fries with olive oil spray, sprinkle salt on top of them.
  • Open, shake basket again and put a flat trivet on top of fries. Put frozen fish sticks or fillets on top of that.
  • Cook for 5 more minutes, then open and flip fish. Cook for another 4-5 minutes or until as crispy as you’d like it to be. Serve with white sauce for fish tacos

You could wait until the end to season. Add fries to a large bowl and toss with seasoned salt and then serve. The total air fry time is about 18 minutes total. Keep in mind that if you are doing homestyle or steak fries that are really thick you might want to add an additional minute.

Serve with a shallow bowl or plate full of different dipping sauces like fry sauce, ketchup, etc… or inside air fryer fish tacos!

Try our air fryer catfish next and enjoy all the things in your new machine. Nutritional information below will vary depending on the brands you choose to use. Refer to calories, saturated fat, etc…amounts on the bags.

fish in air fryer

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Air Fryer Fish and Chips

How to make air fryer fish and chips at the same time for dinner! Using frozen fish fillets or sticks and french fries, it's easier than ever.
Course Entree, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword air fryer, fish, fish and chips, french fries, ninja foodi
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 477kcal
Author The Typical Mom

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1/2 bag french fries frozen
  • 4 fish sticks used fish fillets, frozen
  • cooking spray
  • salt

Instructions

  • Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F for 5 minutes. Spray inside of basket with non stick spray.
  • Pour half a bag of frozen french fries into your basket. Close and cook at 400 degrees for 5 minutes.
  • Open, shake basket, spray top of fries with olive oil spray, sprinkle salt and air fry for another 4 minutes.
  • Open, shake basket again and put a flat trivet on top of fries. Put frozen fish sticks or fillets on top of that.
  • Cook for 5 more minutes, then open and flip fish. Cook for another 4-5 minutes or until as crispy as you'd like it to be.
  • Serve.

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Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Fish and Chips
Amount Per Serving (2 oz)
Calories 477 Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 774mg258%
Sodium 973mg42%
Potassium 7434mg212%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Protein 321g642%
Vitamin A 720IU14%
Vitamin C 18mg22%
Calcium 288mg29%
Iron 7mg39%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Casey

Monday 1st of May 2023

These came out perfectly! The kids really enjoyed them!

suja md

Monday 1st of May 2023

This was delicious! We really enjoyed both making and eating it!

Chris

Monday 1st of May 2023

Always a go to for a quick and easy weekday meal with our busy schedule. Our kids love fish and chip night.

Brandy

Tuesday 13th of September 2022

This cooked up perfect in the air fryer. So nice and crispy. A great dinner to quickly make after a busy day!

Phoebe

Monday 12th of September 2022

This is genius! My family is going to love this for dinner.

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