Air fryer crumbed cod and chunky chips
A proper fish and chips supper with a crunchy crumb and thick chips, cooked with hardly any oil.
- Time50 mins
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.91 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Soak the cut chips in cold water for 15 minutes, then drain and dry very well. This gives a crisper chip.
15 min - 2
Toss with the oil and salt. Heat the air fryer to 200C and cook the chips for 20 minutes, shaking every 5 minutes, until golden. Keep them warm in a low oven or covered with foil.
20 min - 3
Pat the cod dry. Put the flour, eggs and breadcrumbs mixed with the paprika in three shallow dishes.
- 4
Coat each fillet in flour, then egg, then crumbs, pressing the crumbs on firmly.
- 5
Lay the fish in the basket at 190C and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning once, until the crumb is deep golden and the fish flakes.
11 min - 6
Boil the peas for 3 minutes and serve everything with lemon wedges.
3 min
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.