Air Fryer Flounder Fish

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Pull out the air fryer and cook up some delicious and tender flounder for dinner! This Air Fryer Flounder Fish is an easy recipe for fresh or frozen flounder. Add any seasonings you love on fish.

fork holding piece of Air Fryer Flounder Fish

Flounder In Air Fryer

If you love flounder, this is the recipe for you! The air fryer makes it so easy to cook flounder to perfection. And it takes just minutes. Sprinkle on any dried herbs and seasonings and cook for just 10 minutes. No need to flip! The air fryer cooks both sides of the fish evenly. Just be sure to prep the air fryer basket with a nonstick spray for easy clean-up.

perfectly seasoned Air Fryer Flounder Fish

There are so many ways to use this fish to make a delicious and healthy dinner. Slice it up and top a greens salad. Lay a fillet on noodles or rice for a filling dinner that everyone will enjoy. Or add to a creamy white fish salad. This flounder is so versatile.

Love fish dishes in the air fryer? Us too! Check out Air Fryer Frozen Gorton’s Beer Battered Fish, Air Fryer Mahi Mahi, or Frozen Cod In Air Fryer. Top with your favorite seasonings for a delicious dinner.

Air Fryer Flounder Fish

How To Make Air Fryer Flounder

First prep the air fryer basket with nonstick spray. This is important so the fish doesn’t stick to the basket while cooking. Alternatively, you can brush the basket with vegetable oil.

package of flounder fillets in front of air fryer

Lay out 2 flounder fillets and top with seasonings. Place in air fryer and heat at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Thicker fillets may require a longer cooking time. To check doneness, use a meat thermometer to be sure the flounder is at least 145 degrees in the center of the fillet. If not, cook in air fryer for another 5 minutes.

Once fish is done cooking, remove from air fryer with a spatula. Place on serving dish.

flounder fish in air fryer

Cooking Tips

  • This recipe works for fresh or frozen flounder. No need to defrost, although you may need to add a few minutes of cooking time for a frozen fillet
  • Use seasonings of your choice in this recipe. We suggest salt, pepper, and garlic powder
  • No need to flip the fish while cooking in the air fryer. The appliance will evenly cook both sides

hand holding air fryer basket with flounder fish inside

What Temperature To Cook Fish In The Air Fryer?

400 degrees is a good temperature for cooking fish fillets in the air fryer. For best results, lay the fillets out in a single layer and avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket. This helps the fish to cook evenly.

Air Fryer Flounder Fish on a plate

What To Serve With Air Fryer Flounder Fish

This fresh fish tastes delicious with quick-cook vegetables like Sautéed Frozen Vegetables, Rainbow (Oven Roasted) Vegetables, or Air Fryer Frozen Vegetables.

air fryer opened to show flounder inside

And you’ll love these homemade sauces to top the flounder: Greek Tzatziki Cucumber Yogurt Sauce Recipe, Basil Pesto Sauce Recipe, and Sweet & Spicy Sriracha Chili Dipping Sauce Recipe.

flounder fish cooked in air fryer

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Air Fryer Flounder Fish

Pull out the air fryer and cook up some delicious and tender flounder for dinner! This Air Fryer Flounder Fish is an easy recipe for fresh or frozen flounder. Add any seasonings you love on fish.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Fish, Seafood
Keyword: Air Fryer Flounder Fish
Cooking Method: Air Fryer
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 651kcal

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Ingredients

  • 1 tsp nonstick cooking spray or brush bottom of air fryer basket with vegetable oil
  • 2 flounder fillets fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder

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Instructions

  • First prep the air fryer basket with nonstick spray. This is important so the fish doesn't stick to the basket while cooking.
  • Lay out 2 flounder fillets and top with seasonings.
  • Place in air fryer and heat at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Thicker fillets may require a longer cooking time. To check doneness, use a meat thermometer to be sure the flounder is at least 145 degrees in the center of the fillet. If not, cook in air fryer for another 5 minutes.
  • Once fish is done cooking, remove from air fryer with a spatula. Place on serving dish.

Notes

  • This recipe works for fresh or frozen flounder. No need to defrost, although you may need to add a few minutes of cooking time for a frozen fillet
  • Use seasonings of your choice in this recipe. We suggest salt, pepper, and garlic powder
  • No need to flip the fish while cooking in the air fryer. The appliance will evenly cook both sides
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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 651kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 112g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 405mg | Sodium: 1312mg | Potassium: 1446mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.01g | Vitamin A: 298IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 190mg | Iron: 2mg
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  1. 5 stars
    This air fryer flounder recipe is fantastic, no need to defrost. The flounder was perfectly cooked!

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