The ultimate list of air fryer fish recipes all in one place that will get your mouth-watering for some delicious seafood!
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An air fryer is a great small appliance to make all sorts of fish recipes. You can make everything from salmon to cod to shellfish to even tilapia!
I’ve put together a massive list of air fryer fish recipes you can make (I’ve also included shellfish like shrimp), so you can choose the best kind of fish and flavor for your family.
There are breaded, keto with no breading, battered, and more, so jump in and find the seafood dinner you love!
Can Frozen Fish Be Cooked in an Air Fryer?
Yes! And I’ve included which ones include directions on cooking the fish from frozen in the descriptions below.
You’ll find everything from frozen salmon to frozen cod, frozen tuna, frozen shrimp, and more!
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Air Fryer Fish Recipes
A massive collection of fish recipes you can make in the air fryer. Includes shellfish as well for a full seafood menu.
Air Fryer Garlic Butter Salmon
A delicious air fryer salmon dish cooked with the skin on and covered with a simple garlic butter sauce with no breading. It can be cooked from fresh and frozen. Keto-friendly.
Air Fryer Mahi Mahi
This air fryer mahi mahi recipe can be ready in about 30 minutes! Flaky fish in a crispy panko breading makes this dish irresistible.
Air Fryer Cod
Delicious air fryer cod is coated in lemon juice and dill for a fresh low-carb dinner. This air fryer fish recipe can be cooked from fresh or frozen. Keto-friendly.
Air Fryer Shrimp with Lemon and Pepper
Air fryer shrimp is covered in lemon and pepper flavor for a simple dinner idea. Shows how to cook raw shrimp from fresh or frozen! Keto-friendly without the pasta served with it.
Air Fryer Tuna Steaks
A simple yet tasty tuna steak recipe in the air fryer marinated in a flavorful ginger soy sauce. You can also cook this seafood recipe from frozen!
Frozen Salmon in the Air Fryer
For flaky, tender, and crispy fish, try making frozen salmon in the air fryer! A special seasoning blend makes this dish sing.
Air Fryer Tilapia
Looking for a healthy weeknight dinner that can be on the table quickly? Air fryer tilapia takes less than 20 minutes and works great with fresh or frozen fillets.
Air Fryer Scallops
Air fryer scallops are one of the easiest ways to prepare this delectable seafood! Breaded scallops are cooked to golden perfection in less than 15 minutes.
Teriyaki Salmon in the Air Fryer
Try making teriyaki salmon in the air fryer using a simple sauce from scratch for a super delicious and easy weeknight dinner!
Air Fryer Shrimp Tacos
Looking for a fun and creative way to serve fresh shrimp? These easy air fryer shrimp tacos pack in big flavor and get an amazing crunch from the shredded cabbage slaw on top!
Air Fryer Salmon Bites
Shake up your seafood routine with these irresistibly crispy air fryer salmon bites! Serve them with a 4-ingredient sriracha dipping sauce for a meal you’ll want to make over and over.
Air Fryer Frozen Fish Sticks
Frozen fish sticks are air fried to get a crispy breading and flaky inside.
Air Fryer Calamari
Air Fryer Calamari is coated in crunchy breadcrumbs for a flavorful and delicious appetizer!
Air Fryer Crab Cakes
Crab cakes are made in the air fryer with lump crab meat and Old Bay Seasoning for a flavorful appetizer. Made from fresh and frozen.
Frozen Shrimp in the Air Fryer
For a quick and healthy meal, try making frozen shrimp in the air fryer. This dish goes from freezer to table in less than 20 minutes!
Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Scallops
Treat your tastebuds to savory, tender, and oh-so-delicious air fryer bacon wrapped scallops! From elegant dinners to casual family meals, they’re perfect for any occasion.
Air Fryer Bang Bang Shrimp
Air fryer bang bang shrimp is ultra-crispy, tossed in a sweet-and-spicy sauce, and ready in just 30 minutes! Serve this mouthwatering dish over rice, in tacos, or all on its own.
Air Fryer Oysters
Air fryer oysters are crispy, light, and perfectly breaded! Seafood lovers will be impressed with these delicious air fryer oysters.
Air Fryer Haddock
Want a healthy dinner that tastes amazing and can be ready fast? Learn how to make tender, flaky air fryer haddock in just 20 minutes from fresh or frozen!
Air Fryer Catfish
This easy air fryer catfish recipe requires no breading. The fish is flaky, tender, and flavorful with minimal prep and just 20 minutes!
Air Fryer Crab Rangoon
Homemade air fryer crab rangoon are irresistibly crispy on the outside, super creamy on the inside, and easier to make than you think! Mix, assemble, air fry, and enjoy.
Bacon-Wrapped Shrimp in Air Fryer
This recipe for bacon-wrapped shrimp in the air fryer has the perfect balance of sweet and salty. Serve as an appetizer or your main course!
Air Fryer Frozen Popcorn Shrimp
Frozen popcorn shrimp is air fried to crispy perfection without any added oil for the perfect snack, appetizer, or meal.
Air Fryer Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
These Air Fryer Stuffed Mushrooms are filled with a savory flaked lump crab
stuffing then baked in the air fryer or oven for pop-in-your-mouth goodness at your next party.
Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich Recipe
This Shrimp Po Boy Sandwich recipe is full of authentic New Orleans flavor! Mouth-watering fried shrimp served on crusty French bread and smothered with homemade remoulade sauce
Air Fryer Furikake Salmon Recipe
This Furikake Salmon recipe is a favorite of my air fryer fish recipes. Just4 ingredients and tons of flavor!
Keto Air Fryer Salmon Recipe
Salmon is cooked with lemon and Italian seasoning for a simple yet flavorful air fryer seafood dinner idea.
Air Fryer Cajun Scallops
Cajun sea scallops in the air fryer is the easiest way to cook scallops at home! This quick spicy scallop recipe is an easy air fryer recipe and done in about 10 minutes.
Honey Sriracha Air Fryer Salmon
This honey sriracha air fryer salmon is perfect for an easy weeknight meal!
Everyone (including the kids) will devour it and that's a win!
Quick and Easy Air Fryer Shrimp Fajitas Recipe
Air fryer shrimp fajitas are an easy seafood dinner option!
10 Minute Air Fryer Salmon
This air fryer fish recipe is simply seasoned and cooked but contains great flavor and flakiness.
Easy Air Fryer Tuna Patties
These air fryer tuna patties are deliciously soft and flavorful on the inside with a crunchy and slightly cheesy outside. Talk about a delicious air fryer fish recipe!
Air Fryer Keto Blackened Salmon
Salmon is seasoned with storebought or homemade blackened salmon seasoning for the perfect flaky air fryer fish recipe.
Air Fryer Tilapia with Herbs and Garlic
This air fryer tilapia recipe includes fresh herbs and garlic and is naturally healthy! Get golden brown and flaky fish every time by cooking your tilapia in the air fryer.
Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp with Honey Sriracha Sauce
These Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp are crispy and golden with all the sweet tropical coconut flavor. Paired with a simple Honey Siracha sauce and ready from start to finish in under 20 minutes--a perfect seafood dish you will love!
Easy Air Fryer Fish Sticks
Homemade fish sticks are battered and breaded and cooked in the air fryer for a fresh seafood favorite!
Foil Packet Salmon with Green Beans
Make tender flaky Salmon and vegetables in convenient individual foil packets. A healthy weeknight air fryer fish meal!
Blackened Air Fryer Shrimp
Spicy and super succulent, these Blackened Air Fryer Shrimp are the perfect easy seafood appetizer or topping for rice or pasta.
Air Fryer Salmon Patties
These Air Fryer Salmon Patties are gluten-free and dairy-free. Serve them up as a burger or on their own with a side salad!
Quick & Easy Air Fryer Cod
This air fryer cod fish recipe is completely gluten-free and made with cajun seasoning.
Air Fryer Honey Teriyaki Salmon
This salmon air fryer recipe is full of sweet honey teriyaki flavor!
Korean Grilled Shrimp Skewers
Easy Grilled Shrimp Skewers are ready in less than 15 minutes and are packed full of tangy, savory, sweet, and spicy flavor thanks to a unique Korean gochujang marinade.
Cheesy Tuna Air Fryer Flautas
Cheesy Air Fryer Tuna Flautas are a hit for dinner! Serve with sour cream, salsa, and guac for an air fryer seafood winning meal.
Air Fried Salmon Bowl
Air Fried Salmon bowls are made with hoisin and ginger to make a delicious and healthy dinner option for a busy
weeknight!
Air Fryer Garlic Shrimp
A simple keto air fryer shrimp dish that's seasoned to perfection.
30+ Best Air Fryer Fish Recipes
A collection of the best air fryer seafood recipes including shellfish, including this flavorful garlic butter salmon.
Ingredients
- 2 (6 ounce) skin-on salmon fillets, preferably wild-caught
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 teaspoon)
- 1 teaspoon fresh Italian parsley, chopped (or 1/4 teaspoon dried
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees.
- Season the fresh salmon with salt and pepper then mix together the melted butter, garlic, and parsley in a bowl.
- Baste the salmon fillets with the garlic butter mixture and carefully place the salmon inside the air fryer side-by-side with the skin side down.
- Cook for approximately 10 minutes until salmon flakes easily with a knife or fork.
- Eat immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
2Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 341Total Fat: 26gSaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 309mgCarbohydrates: 1gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 25g
This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.