Clare Andrews

Air Fryer Seafood Recipes

These days, we are all looking for new ways to get a little more nutritious seafood into our diets. The air fryer is a perfect gadget for getting your family to eat more of that healthy seafood without deep fat frying. Using an air fryer not only makes cooking quicker but also helps you achieve perfectly crispy food without any oil. Here a just a few of my favourite air fryer seafood recipes. Featuring salmon, prawns, sea bass, cod and sardines.

Salmon with courgette fries


This air fryer salmon pieces with courgette fries is the perfect dish to bring you a touch of summer at any time of the year. This dish is light but flavoursome and gives you a great healthy alternative to chips by using courgette to create your fries.


Breaded prawns


Prawns are a versatile ingredient that can be served many ways and in multiple different kinds of dishes. But if you really want to kick them up a notch then this recipe for air fryer breaded prawns is an absolute must. A perfect little starter for a date night and ready in just 8 minutes thanks to the speed of the air fryer!


Fish pie


This air fryer fish pie really is one of the best pies that I have cooked in the air fryer! This fish pie is tasty, filling and nutritious, and makes a fantastic midweek dinner that all the family will enjoy. The combination of tender salmon, creamy sauce, and crispy potato topping makes this dish incredibly satisfying.


Sea bass

With its delicate flavour and flaky texture, the sea bass is an ideal choice for air frying. The fish is moist, and tender inside with crispy skin outside. This air fryer sea bass with Asian dressing and noodles will be a family favourite. The crispy skin of the sea bass contrasts wonderfully with the tender, flaky meat inside. The vibrant dressing, with its mix of lime, ginger, soy, and honey, brings a refreshing burst of flavour that complements the fish perfectly.


Spicy paprika prawn skewers

I am always experimenting with different recipes and this air fryer prawn skewers recipe has become a firm favourite in my house. This air fryer spicy prawns recipe not only offers a delicious and flavourful meal but also packs a nutritional punch, making it a healthy choice for any occasion.


Prawn noodles

I love being able to re-create our favourite take-away recipes but in a healthy way which means we can indulge and enjoy them more often. This air fryer prawn noodles recipe is so versatile. And will work just as well wit other veggies or protein sources. You just might need to adjust your cooking time accordingly.


Piri piri salmon skewers

These air fryer salmon skewers are so perfect for a quick and midweek meal for two. And thanks to the air fryer they are quicker and healthier than using the oven or deep fat fryer too.

Sardine pesto tarts

This air fryer sardine tart is so simple to make. These delicate puff pastry tarts, filled with sardines and home-made green pesto make for an effortlessly delightful air fryer lunch. This recipe not only delivers on flavour but also offers numerous health benefits. Making it a nutritious and delicious choice for a meal.


Mini fish & chips

This is my twist on a very traditional British dish, fish and chips. These mini air fryer fish & chips are a winner in any situation. So this quick and easy recipe is a perfect dish for a buffet with friends and family and is sure to be loved by all.


Fish fingers

These air fryer fish fingers are a great little recipe that the kids can get involved in too! And these fresh home made fish fingers are so much tastier and healthier than shop bought frozen fish fingers. But you can serve them with a side of homemade chips for a classic fish and chips experience or use them to make a nutritious fish finger wrap with wholemeal tortillas and plenty of fresh veggies.

Salmon Salad

This air fryer salmon salad is a perfect healthy air fried lunch. Salmon cooks so beautifully in the air fryer, keeping it moist and slightly pink too. This is a little twist to a classic that I have been cooking for years, adding that Greek twist with the feta cheese just brings the dish together and the lemon cuts through the ingredients beautifully. It is worth keeping in mind that depending on the size of your fillet, so you may need to adjust the time accordingly.

If you’re still looking for more inspiration, here are my favourite air fryer fake-away recipes and my air fryer vegan recipes. Or visit my Amazon shop to order your copy of my best selling cookbooks.

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