Directions

1. Thaw monkfish filets in fridge about 16-24 hours before using.
2. Preheat your air fryer to 390 degrees.
3. Cut monkfish filets into 1/2 inch bite size pieces and set aside.
4. In a separate, shallow bowl or plate beat egg until fully combine.
5. In the second bowl, mix flour, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and pepper together.
6. In the third bowl add Panko bread crumbs.
7. Bread each fish bite by tossing it in the seasoned flour, then cover completely with egg, then toss and cover all wet egg spots with Panko. Pat the Panko into the fish lightly to ensure the Panko sticks.
8. Pro tip: when dredging your fish make sure to tap off excess flour before covering in egg. To keep things clean, use one hand for your dry dredging ingredients (flour and Panko) and the other hand for the eggs.
9. Optional: spray the bites with olive oil or preferred oil before air frying to ensure even browning.
10. Add monkfish bites to to the air fryer tray with plenty of room between them. Do not overcrowd the basket.
11. Cook at 390 degrees for about 5 minutes, flip the fish pieces, and cook for additional 5 minutes, total cook time will be about 10 minutes.
12. Serve alongside your favorite tartar sauce and a few lemons. Enjoy!