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Air Fryer Fish Sticks
Crunchy Air Fryer Fish Sticks are so easy to make from scratch with simple ingredients! Serve with a lemon wedge and your favorite dipping sauce.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 335 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds cod filets skin removed (675g)
- 2 teaspoon salt divided
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour (40g)
- 1½ cups panko breadcrumbs (90g)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- tartar sauce for serving
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Cut the cod filets into strips, about ½ to 1 inch wide, and 3 to 4 inches long. Season all over with 1½ teaspoons of salt. Refrigerate until ready to dredge.
- Place the flour in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, whisk the eggs with 2 tablespoons of water. In a third shallow bowl, mix the Panko breadcrumbs, remaining ½ teaspoon salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- Dredge each piece of fish in flour, then egg, and then coat it with the Panko mixture.
- Spray the basket of an air fryer with olive oil cooking spray. Place half of the breaded fish pieces in the basket in a single layer, leaving space between each piece. Spray the fish well with the olive oil spray.
- Cook at 400°F for 6 minutes. Flip the fish pieces and spray the other side well with olive oil spray. Cook for 4 to 6 more minutes or until golden brown and the internal temperature of each piece reaches 145°F.
- Repeat to cook the remaining half of the fish. Serve with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
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Notes
- If you use frozen fish, thaw it first and pat the fillets very dry with paper towels to prevent soggy fish sticks.
- Cut fish into equal pieces. The more uniform the fish sticks are in size, the more evenly they will cook.
- Add extra seasonings. Season with extra salt or a sprinkle of Old Bay seasoning after cooking. You can also add garlic powder, smoked paprika, and dried herbs to the breading mixture.
- Add parmesan cheese to the breading. Replace ¼ cup of the panko breadcrumbs with an equal amount of grated parmesan cheese for a more savory flavor.
- For the crispiest air fryer fish fingers, it’s best to serve these straight from the air fryer. Or, hold the fish warm in a 200°F oven on a wire rack.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. Leave enough space between the fish pieces so the hot air can circulate freely for crispy homemade fish sticks.
Nutrition Information
Calories
335kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
27g
(9%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
167mg
(56%)
Sodium
1555mg
(65%)
Potassium
812mg
(23%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
352IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
90mg
(9%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 335
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 335kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 27g | 9% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 167mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 1555mg | 65% |
| Potassium | 812mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 352IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.