Air Fried Walleye
Crispy Air Fried Walleye
Sizzlefish Support
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15 minutes
18 minutes
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Air Fryer
Walleye
Ditch the oil and still achieve crispy fried texture with this air-fried walleye!
Benefits of Air Frying!
If you’re looking for crispy, flaky fish without using oil, this healthier alternative using the air fryer is the way to go. Unlike baking, air frying allows the air to circulate at a high temperature for an all-around crispy texture that is ready in 9 minutes!
Learn About Our Walleye!
This recipe uses tender, mild walleye for plenty of protein to go around. A 4-ounce serving of walleye provides a whopping 28 grams of protein, 0 carbohydrates, and just 1 gram of fat. Here at Sizzlefish, our wild-caught walleye is portioned in convenient, individually sealed packages and arrives at your doorstep frozen. Our walleye is boneless, and the skin is left on. Walleye is a coveted freshwater fish that is found in the northern United States and Canada. It is a staple of the Great Lakes and Canadian lakes. Walleye are known for their thickness and sweet, succulent flavor.
How We Get The Best Fried Fish!
The mild flavor of walleye is ideal for fish fries, allowing the breading and seasonings to stand out. In this air-fried recipe, walleye is first coated in flour, followed by egg and then a mixture of Panko breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper. This 3-step coating allows the breading to adhere and achieve a crispy, golden brown outside as it air fries.
Like any delicious fish fry, a tangy tartar sauce accompanies the fish for dipping. We also love this recipe served alongside creamy coleslaw, potato chips, or French fries for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 6 portions Sizzlefish walleye, thawed
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
For Tartar Sauce (optional)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp dill pickle relish
- 1 tsp dried chives
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
For Serving
- Lemon wedges
- Chopped parsley
- Tartar sauce
Directions
Spray air fryer basket with cooking oil spray. Blot excess moisture from walleye with paper towel and slice each portion in half.
Add flour to one shallow bowl, beat egg in a second bowl and combine Panko, paprika, garlic, salt and pepper in a third. Working in two batches, coat each piece of walleye in flour then dip in egg allowing excess to run back into bowl. Coat in Panko mixture and place in air fryer basket leaving 1 inch of space for air to flow.
Air fry at 400ºF for 9-10 minutes. Repeat with remaining walleye.
While walleye cooks, stir together ingredients for tartar sauce in a small bowl. Serve crispy walleye with tartar sauce, lemon wedges and garnished with parsley.
