If you love fried fish but don’t always want to break out the fryer, the air fryer is your new best friend. With the right breading — like Frenzy Fish Fry Southern Crunch or Bayou Burn — you can still get that golden, crispy coating without the mess (or the extra oil).
Whether you’re cooking up fresh-caught crappie, tilapia from the store, or shrimp for taco night, this method gives you crunchy fish with less hassle.
Why Use the Air Fryer for Fish?
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Less oil, less mess – no heavy fryer or gallons of peanut oil.
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Faster cooking – most fillets are done in under 12 minutes.
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Still crispy – Frenzy’s cornmeal blend crisps up beautifully with just a little spray of oil.
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Versatile – great for fish, shrimp, chicken tenders, even veggies.
What You’ll Need
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1 lb fish fillets (catfish, crappie, tilapia, walleye, or cod work best)
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½ cup Frenzy Fish Fry Mix (Southern Crunch for classic flavor, Bayou Burn for a little heat)
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1 egg + 2 Tbsp water (for dredging)
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Cooking spray or light oil mist
Step-By-Step: Air Fryer Fish
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Prep the fillets – Pat dry your fish with paper towels. This helps the coating stick.
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Dip – Whisk egg and water in a shallow bowl. Dip fish into the mixture.
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Coat – Add Frenzy Fish Fry mix into a plastic bag or shallow dish. Toss fillets until evenly coated.
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Load the basket – Spray the air fryer basket lightly with oil. Place fillets in a single layer (don’t crowd them).
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Spray & Cook – Mist the top of the fish with oil spray. Cook at 400°F for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway.
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Check & Crisp – Fish should be golden brown and flake easily with a fork. Add 1–2 extra minutes if needed.
Serving Ideas
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Fish Tacos – Use Bayou Burn for spice, add slaw & lime crema.
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Classic Fish Fry Plate – Pair Southern Crunch fillets with fries, hushpuppies, and tartar sauce.
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Shrimp Baskets – Coat shrimp in Frenzy mix and air fry 6–8 minutes.
Tips for Best Results
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Don’t skip the oil spray – a light mist makes all the difference for crispiness.
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Work in batches – overcrowding makes the coating soggy.
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Reheat leftovers in the air fryer – 3–4 minutes at 375°F brings the crunch back.
Final Bite
Air fryer fish is the perfect way to enjoy a crispy golden fillet any night of the week. And with Frenzy Fish Fry Mix, you don’t have to sacrifice flavor or crunch. Grab a bag of Southern Crunch, Bayou Burn, or Cactus Crunch and let the air fryer do the work.