Delicious and Crunchy Air-Fried Crispy Fish Po' Boys

Indulge in the crispy goodness of air-fried fish in a traditional New Orleans-style po' boy sandwich. This recipe features tender and flaky white fish coated in a flavorful Cajun seasoning, air-fried until golden and crunchy. The fish is then piled onto a soft hoagie roll and topped with a tangy chipotle slaw for the perfect combination of flavors and textures. It's a crowd-pleasing meal that can be prepared in under 30 minutes, making it a great option for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual lunch gathering with friends and family.

Ingredients

• For the Fish:
• 4 white fish fillets (such as catfish or tilapia)
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• For the Chipotle Slaw:
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 cups shredded cabbage
• 4 hoagie rolls, split

Directions

1. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a shallow dish, pour the buttermilk and place the fish fillets in it. Let them soak for 10 minutes.
3. In a separate dish, combine the flour, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
4. Remove each fish fillet from the buttermilk, allowing any excess liquid to drip off, then coat them in the seasoned flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
5. Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and place the coated fish fillets in a single layer. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
6. While the fish is cooking, prepare the chipotle slaw. In a bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, minced chipotle peppers, apple cider vinegar, honey, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
7. Add the shredded cabbage to the bowl and toss until well coated with the chipotle dressing.
8. To assemble the po' boys, spread some of the chipotle slaw on the bottom half of each hoagie roll.
9. Place a crispy fish fillet on top of the slaw, and then add more slaw on top of the fish.
10. Serve the Air-Fried Crispy Fish Po' Boys immediately and enjoy!

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