Air Fryer Flounder
Ready in about 19 minutes.
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Thin, delicate flounder fillets with a light lemon butter and herb crumb topping. The air fryer cooks this fragile fish quickly and gently so it stays tender and flaky.
Written for 4. Cook in batches rather than stacking if you scale up.
Ingredients
- 4 flounder fillets
- 20 g butter, melted
- 40 g panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
- Salt and black pepper
Method
- 1Pat the fillets dry and brush with melted butter.
- 2Mix the panko, parmesan, garlic, lemon zest, parsley, salt and pepper.
- 3Press the crumb mixture gently onto each fillet.
- 4Preheat the air fryer to 190°C/375°F for 3 minutes.
- 5Air fry for 8-10 minutes until golden and the fish reaches 63°C/145°F.
- 6Serve with lemon wedges.
Tips for the best results
- Flounder is thin and cooks fast; check at 8 minutes.
- No need to flip, which keeps the crumb topping intact.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Crowding the basket so air fryer flounder steams instead of browning.
- Pulling air fryer flounder the moment the timer ends without checking the centre.
- Trusting the clock instead of a probe - Air Fryer Flounder is ready at 63°C / 145°F in the thickest part.
- Letting wet coating pieces touch, which peels the crust and keeps it soggy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature and time for air fryer flounder?
A typical starting point is 190°C / 375°F for 8-10 min. Thickness and wattage change the finish, so check early.
How do I know air fryer flounder is cooked through?
Use a probe in the thickest part. Air Fryer Flounder should reach 63°C / 145°F. Rest a few minutes before slicing so juices settle.
How many people does air fryer flounder serve?
This recipe is written for 4. For a fuller basket, cook in batches rather than stacking, or add a couple of minutes and shake more often.