For the batter: combine flour, cornstarch, and baking powder in a medium bowl. Beat in 1 egg, and pour in beer and mix until smooth.
Cover mixture in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
For the dredge: add flour to a shallow dredging pan, and cover with paprika, cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir together to combine and add a bit more of everything to the top of the mixture.
Slice fillets into 1-inch wide strips (against the grain). Pat strips dry with a paper towel.
Dredge filet strips, then cover completely in batter. Allow all excess batter to drop off, and then dredge again.
Preheat air fryer to 390° for at least 3 minutes.
Spray breaded strips with cooking oil liberally, until all flour is coated. Place strips in air fryer baskets, making sure they don't touch each other.
Fry for 5 minutes.
optional
If there are any dry spots, spray with more cooking oil and fry for an additional 1 minute.
Serve with lemon and malt vinegar, or on some delicious tacos.
This recipe uses an air fryer -- if you don't have one, you can probably use a convection oven to achieve a similar result. Adjust cooking times as needed.
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