Air Fryer Reference
Catfish
protein · fresh
- Temperature
- 380 °F
- 193 °C
- Total time
- 12 min
- 2 fillets in a single layer.
- Flip at
- 6 min
- flip once
- Internal temp
- 145 °F
- 63 °C
Doneness
The cornmeal coating is golden and crisp and the fish flakes easily at 145 °F (63 °C). Pale, damp coating needs another minute and a light oil mist.
Oil & seasoning
Mist the cornmeal coating so it crisps and browns.
Season with: cornmeal, Cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, garlic powder.
Watch out for
- Pat the fillets dry before dredging so the cornmeal sticks.
- Mist with oil so the coating crisps instead of staying powdery.
- Cook in a single layer with space between fillets.
- Flip gently so the coating stays on the fish.