Soft flaky fish coated in crunchy crushed corn flakes. Seasoned to perfection and air fried (or baked) this corn flake crusted fish is a lightened up version on the classic fish and chips.
Corn Flake Crusted Fish Recipe
A crunchy coating on soft and flaky fish always takes me back to my childhood dinners with frozen boxes of fish sticks. This lightened up homemade version is quick and delicious that recreates the classic nostalgic dish.
My fish of choice for this corn flake crusted fish dish is Basa. The fish holds up well with the crunchy coating and is perfectly flaky. Any white fish will work for this dish (ex. sole, halibut, haddock).
What is in this dish?
With just a few simple ingredients you can have dinner on the table in 30 minutes making this a great weeknight dinner!
Star Ingredient
- Corn Flakes are a great coating to use for an air fried or baked fish dish. The corn flakes themselves are already crunchy so even without deep frying we can achieve the same crunch by air frying or baking.
How to Make Corn Flake Crusted Fish
Full Printable Recipe Below
1 If using frozen fish, thaw and pat dry with a towel. Depending on the size of the fish cut into smaller pieces as desired.
2 Mix the dry rub ingredients together and sprinkle over both sides of the fish and rub in with hands.
3 Prepare a dredging station using 3 bowls. Add the cornflakes to one bowl and gently crush. Combine flour, pinch of salt and pepper to another bowl and stir. Add the whisked eggs to the third bowl.
4 Preheat Air Fryer or oven to 400°F.
5 Using two hands, keep 1 hand for the dry ingredients and one for the wet. First dip the fish into the flour, then the egg, then the cornflakes. Use your hands to gently push down and pack on the cornflakes to ensure they stick well.
AIR FRYRER COOKING METHOD
Spray both sides of the fish with cooking spray and add 3-4 pieces to your air fryer (or the quantity that fits). Cook for approximately 15 minutes flipping once halfway through.
OVEN COOKING METHOD
Prepare a large cookie sheet with a wire rack on top. Spray both sides of fish with cooking spray and add the pieces of fish on top of the wire rack and cook approximately 15 minutes flipping once halfway through until golden brown and cooked through.
Serve with French fries, steamed vegetables, or a side salad and enjoy!
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Enjoy!
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Cornflake Crusted Fish – Air Fried
Equipment
Ingredients
Dry Rub
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Old bay
- ½ teaspoon Chili powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
Fish
- 6 fillets of white fish (ex. basa, haddock, halibut (approx. 3 lbs) fresh or frozen)
- 2 cups corn flakes
- 1 cup flour + pinch of salt and pepper
- 2 eggs (whisked)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- If using frozen fish, thaw and pat dry with a towel. Depending on the size of the fish cut into smaller pieces as desired.
- Mix the dry rub ingredients together and sprinkle over both sides of the fish and rub in with hands.
- Prepare a dredging station using 3 bowls. Add the cornflakes to one bowl and gently crush. Add flour, pinch of salt and pepper to another bowl and stir. Add the whisked eggs to the third bowl.
- Preheat Air Fryer or oven to 400°F.
- Using two hands, keep 1 hand for the dry ingredients and one for the wet. First dip the fish into the flour, then the egg, then the cornflakes. Use your hands to gently push down and pack on the cornflakes to ensure they stick well.
- AIR FRYRER COOKING METHODSpray both sides of the fish with cooking spray and add 3-4 pieces to your air fryer (or the quantity that fits). Cook for approximately 15 minutes flipping once halfway through.OVEN COOKING METHOD Prepare a large cookie sheet with a wire rack on top. Spray both sides of the fish with cooking spray and add the pieces of fish on top of the wire rack. Cook approximately 15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve with French fries, steamed vegetables, or a side salad and enjoy!
Ally Nelson says
You hit the nail on the head with this recipe ! We are avid fish eaters but extremely picky, living on the water we love fresh fish and this was perfect are coming home from 4 days on the boat. This was absolutely delish ! We made fish tacos with it and a handmade slaw . I will use this recipe forever thank you so much !
fedbysab says
Hi Ally, thank you for your kind words! I am so happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe. I love fish tacos too!! I also have a recipe for my favorite fish tacos - https://fedbysab.com/fish-tacos/
Alice Waters says
This is delicious, don't tell anybody you did not deep fry it because they probably won't know. Every time I make it for people they want the recipe. For the oil to spray, I use the organic avocado oil spray. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
Marlese Medley says
Absolutely the best breading I have ever found to use at home. Was so delicious.
Grammasue says
Hi. I haven’t made this yet but will soon. My husband & I love crispy fish & have not found our fav at any restaurant around here. So we have decided to just make our own. This recipe looks perfect! Thank you for sharing! Looks yummy!