Air Fryer Beer Battered Fish

We love a crispy piece of beer-battered fish, but we don't always want the calories that come with deep-frying. So we turned to the air fryer to develop a recipe with all the characteristics of the traditional dish—a light, crunchy-yet-airy exterior and a flaky, luscious interior.

Ingredients

  • 1¼ pounds skinless cod fillet, about 1 inch thick, cut into 8 portions
  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1½ teaspoons paprika
  • pinch of cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¾ cup beer, preferably lager
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten