Larry's Catch | Oct 14, 2025

Air Frying Rockfish (Ocean Perch)

How to air fry ocean perch for crispy edges and tender, flaky texture — quick, easy, and ready in minutes.

Servings 2 ppl

Cook 8 min

Difficulty Easy

Ingredients

1 lb (450 g) ocean perch (rockfish) fillets
1–2 tbsp olive oil or cooking spray
Salt and pepper, to taste
Lemon wedges, for serving
Optional: paprika, garlic powder, dried herbs
Air fryer
Paper towels
Cooking brush or spray
Tongs or spatula

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
Pat ocean perch fillets completely dry with paper towels.
Brush lightly with olive oil or spray with cooking oil.
Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
Place fillets in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overlapping.
Cook for 6–8 minutes depending on thickness.
Check that the fish flakes easily and appears opaque.
Remove from the air fryer and finish with fresh lemon before serving.

Source: https://larryscatch.com/blogs/recipes-3/air-frying-rockfish-ocean-perch