Air Fryer Fish Sticks
Air Fryer Fish Sticks is made with cod or pollock fillets, flour, 2 eggs, panko breadcrumbs; air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes to serve 4. 240 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Equipment
Steps
- 1
Cut fish into stick shapes, about 1 inch wide and 3 inches long.
- 2
Set up breading: flour, beaten eggs, panko mixed with garlic powder and paprika.
- 3
Dredge sticks in flour, egg, then panko. Press coating on firmly.
- 4
Spray generously with cooking spray.
- 5
Air fry at 400°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy. Serve with ketchup, tartar sauce, and lemon.
Tip: Cut the fish into uniform sticks so they cook evenly. Press the panko on firmly — loose coating falls off. These freeze well: bread them, freeze on a sheet pan, then store in a bag. Air fry from frozen for 12 minutes.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 10 minutes vs ~15 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🫒Uses up to 80% less oil than deep frying, bringing this down to 240 calories per serving.
- ✨Achieves the same golden, crispy texture without submerging food in oil.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Air Fryer Fish Sticks at 400°F for 10 minutes. Cut the fish into uniform sticks so they cook evenly. Press the panko on firmly — loose coating falls off. These freeze well: bread them, freeze on a sheet pan, then store in a bag. Air fry from frozen for 12 minutes.
You need: 1 lb cod or pollock fillets, cut into stick shapes, 1/2 cup flour, 2 eggs, beaten, 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp paprika, Salt and pepper, Cooking spray, Ketchup, Tartar sauce, Lemon wedges. This recipe serves 4 with 240 calories per serving.
Air Fryer Fish Sticks takes 10 minutes total at 400°F. Air fry at 400°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy. Serve with ketchup, tartar sauce, and lemon.
This recipe is rated Easy. It serves 4 and takes just 10 minutes at 400°F.
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