Easy Air Fryer Fish Sticks
A simple, delicious method to create crispy fish sticks using your air fryer, perfect for family dinners or a fun snack.
Equipment
- Air-fryer
- Shallow bowls
- Sharp Knife
- Cutting board
- Mixing Spoon
- Cooking spray
Ingredients
- 1 pound cod fillets or tilapia
- 1 cup breadcrumbs panko or regular
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon Salt (or to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black Pepper (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Pat the fish fillets dry and cut them into stick-sized pieces.
- Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with salt, pepper, paprika, and lemon zest.
- Dunk each fish stick in the flour first, then coat with egg, and finally roll in the breadcrumbs.
- Chill the breaded fish sticks in the fridge for about 15 minutes to help them set.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F.
- Spritz the air fryer basket with cooking spray and arrange the fish sticks in a single layer, making sure they aren’t crowded.
- Cook for 10-12 minutes until golden brown and cooked through, flipping halfway.
- Serve hot with your favourite dipping sauce and enjoy the crunch!
Notes
- For extra flavour, you can marinate the fish in lemon juice, garlic, and herbs for about 30 minutes before breading.
- Adjust cooking times based on the thickness of your fish sticks; thicker pieces may need a few extra minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 4fish sticksCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 28gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 131mgSodium: 581mgPotassium: 581mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 411IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 84mgIron: 3mg
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