5.0 from 15 votes
Air Fryer Fish Sticks
Homemade Fish Sticks are simple to prepare and absolutely tasty!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 425 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 24 ounces (680g) tilapia fillets approximately 4 fillets
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup (110g) flour
- 1 cup (108g) Italian bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 350 degrees F / 177 degrees C.
- Cut tilapia into bite-sized chunks.
- Set out three bowls, place flour in one, beat eggs in another, put bread crumbs into the third.
- Working with one piece of fish at a time, dip into flour, then the eggs, and finally into the breadcrumbs
- Place fish pieces into the air fryer basket, making sure they don't touch. Depending on the size of your air fryer you should be able to fit 12 pieces in each batch.
- Air fry for 12-15 minutes, flipping over halfway through. When finished, remove from air fryer and sprinkle with paprika.
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Notes
- Don’t overcrowd the basket. Leave space so the hot air circulates and helps crisp up the fish.
- Use a shallow dish to hold the flour, if you can. It makes it easier to dip.
- You can use thawed fish. Ensure the frozen fish fillets are defrosted according to the package directions before making the fish sticks.
- If the fish is wet, pat dry fish with a paper towel before coating it to avoid soggy fish sticks.
- Using spray oil, use the right version that does not damage your air fryer basket coating.
- Paprika tends to burn, so I like to sprinkle on smoked paprika after the fish sticks have cooked.
- Thicker fillets need a little longer to cook.
- If you have a larger air fryer you can cook all of these in one go.
- If cooking fish in the oven, use a rimmed baking sheet to prevent them from falling off the sheet.
- To make it gluten free use gluten free flour and breadcrumbs.
- Store - Leftover Air Fryer Fish Fingers should be stored in the fridge and consumed within 24 hours.
- There are 7 Blue Plan SmartPoints in one serving of this.
Nutrition Information
Calories
425kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
167mg
(56%)
Sodium
521mg
(22%)
Potassium
658mg
(19%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
423IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
90mg
(9%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 425
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 425kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 167mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 521mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 658mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 423IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.