Air Fryer Fish Fingers
Air Fryer Fish Fingers is made with white fish, flour, 1 egg, breadcrumbs; air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes to serve 4. 230 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
Steps
- 1
Cut fish into rectangular finger shapes, about 3 inches long and 1 inch wide.
- 2
Set up breading: flour, beaten egg, breadcrumbs mixed with paprika and seasoning.
- 3
Dredge each piece in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
- 4
Spray all sides with cooking spray.
- 5
Air fry at 400°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and fish is cooked through.
Tip: Use regular breadcrumbs (not panko) for a more traditional British fish finger coating. Haddock is the classic choice but cod works well too. Perfect in a sandwich with tartar sauce and lettuce on white bread — a proper fish finger butty.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 10 minutes vs ~15 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🌊Gentle, even heat cooks fish through without drying it out — no flipping required.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Air Fryer Fish Fingers at 400°F for 10 minutes. Use regular breadcrumbs (not panko) for a more traditional British fish finger coating. Haddock is the classic choice but cod works well too. Perfect in a sandwich with tartar sauce and lettuce on white bread — a proper fish finger butty.
You need: 1 lb white fish (haddock or cod), cut into fingers, 1/2 cup flour, 1 egg, beaten, 1.5 cups breadcrumbs, 1/2 tsp paprika, Salt and pepper, Cooking spray, Tartar sauce, Mushy peas, Lemon wedges, Malt vinegar. This recipe serves 4 with 230 calories per serving.
Air Fryer Fish Fingers takes 10 minutes total at 400°F. Air fry at 400°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and fish is cooked through.
This recipe is rated Easy. It serves 4 and takes just 10 minutes at 400°F.
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