Crispy Air Fry Rockfish Recipe For Dinner

Gather round, food lovers! Today, we’re diving into a crispy, crunchy delight that’s as fun to make as it is to eat: Crispy Pan Fried Rockfish! Imagine biting into tender fish with a crunch that could wake the neighbors—yes, it’s that good!

Crispy Pan Fried Rockfish

Get ready to tickle your taste buds with this amazing rockfish recipe. Perfect for impressing guests or simply treating yourself on a cozy night in!

Ingredients:

4 pieces of rockfish fillets (or any flaky white fish you like)
1 cup of panko bread crumbs
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
Salt and pepper to taste
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon paprika
Oil for frying (we recommend vegetable or canola—you’re not deep-frying a turkey here)
Lemon wedges (because, let’s face it, a little zing never hurt anyone)

Instructions:

First, let’s get our rockfish ready. Pat those fillets dry with some paper towels and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Make them feel special—they’ve been through a lot!
Set up your workstation. You’ll need three shallow bowls: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for those crunchy panko crumbs.
Coat each rockfish fillet in flour first, shaking off any excess (we don’t want it to look like a flour bomb went off). Then dip it in the egg, and finally, cover it in panko. Ensure every surface is lovingly covered, like a warm blanket of crunch.
Heat about ½ inch of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once it’s hot enough (the oil should sizzle when you drop a crumb in), carefully add the fillets. You want to hear that glorious sizzle!
Fry the fish for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Flip them carefully—we’re not trying to make a fishy pancake here!
Once done, remove from the pan and let them rest on a paper towel-lined plate to soak up any excess oil. No one likes a greasy fish!
Serve your crispy pan fried rockfish with lemon wedges on the side for that extra zing. Because, honestly, can you ever have too much zing?

And voila! You’ve got yourself a delightful dish that’s sure to impress. Now grab a plate, dig in, and don’t forget to share—if you must!