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Crispy Air Fryer Fish Sticks

Homemade fish sticks in the air fryer are coated with panko breadcrumbs for a flavorful crispy recipe. They’re healthier than traditional frying and ready fast!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Air Fryer Dinners, Air Fryer Recipes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 912kcal
Author: Samantha Erb

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 cod filets about 2 pounds
  • ⅔ cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried dill or parsley
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs

Instructions

  • Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees F.
  • In a shallow pan like a small casserole dish or sheet pan with sides, add the flour, salt, garlic powder, black pepper and dill.
  • In a separate dish, add the eggs and beat well.
  • In a third dish, add the panko bread crumbs.
  • Dry the fish with a paper towel and slice each filet into 3-4 sticks.
  • Dip each stick in the flour (being sure to shake off the excess), then the egg, and then into the panko breadcrumbs and set them on a plate.
  • Spritz the air fryer basket with an oil sprayer and then place a single layer of the fish sticks into the air fryer. Be sure that none of them are touching (work in batches if needed).
  • Air fry them for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown, flipping them halfway through cooking.

Notes

  • Dry the fish strips thoroughly before coating to allow the flour to stick better.
  • After dredging in the flour mixture, gently shake off any excess.
  • Coat really well with breadcrumbs. I use my fingers to press the breadcrumbs into the fish sticks to make sure they have a thick coating.
  • Flip the fish fingers in the air fryer halfway through the cooking time. This is the key to getting them super crispy on all sides!
  • Don’t overcrowd the basket so each fish stick cooks evenly.
  • Cook frozen fish sticks in the air fryer at 400 degrees F for 9-10 minutes.
  • Reheat any leftovers in a preheated air fryer at 350 degrees for about 5 minutes.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 912kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 168g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 480mg | Sodium: 1214mg | Potassium: 3820mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 504IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 193mg | Iron: 6mg