Crispy Lemon Butter Fish Bites
When you take a bite of Crispy Lemon Butter Fish Bites, you experience a bright burst of lemon mixed with a rich, buttery goodness, all encased in a crunchy coating. The fish inside remains tender and flaky, offering a satisfying contrast to the crisp outside.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Small Bowl
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 450 g Firm white fish cut into bite-sized pieces
- 100 g Panko breadcrumbs or seasoned breadcrumbs
- 65 g All-purpose flour
- 1 Large egg beaten
- 30 ml Melted butter
- 1 Lemon zest
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- optional Garlic powder for extra warmth
- optional Paprika for extra warmth
- 125 g Mayonnaise
- 1 Small garlic clove minced
- 5 ml Lemon juice
- a pinch Salt
- 10 ml Olive oil for a silkier texture
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 205 °C. Pat the fish pieces dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each piece in flour, dip it in the beaten egg, and roll it in breadcrumbs combined with lemon zest and any optional spices.
- Arrange the coated bites in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Lightly spray with oil and cook for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- While the fish is cooking, whisk together the garlic aioli ingredients and let it chill for at least 15 minutes.
Notes
Tip: Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket to ensure the coating stays crispy.