Air Fryer Fish Sticks
Air Fryer Fish Sticks are made with cod fillets, panko, garlic powder, and paprika; air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes until golden and crispy with flaky fish inside.
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Method
- 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.
Pro 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 the air fryer wins here
- Ready in 10 minutes. The same dish takes about 15 in a conventional oven, plus preheating.
- Fast-moving hot air browns the outside before the inside dries out, so you get color without babysitting.
- Cleanup is a basket, not a sheet pan and a splattered stovetop.
Storing and reheating
Refrigerate perishable leftovers within 2 hours, or within 1 hour above 90°F. Reheat leftovers to 165°F (74°C) throughout, measured with a food thermometer. USDA leftover safety guidance.
Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the air fryer at 350°F for 3-5 minutes rather than the microwave so the outside crisps back up. See the reheat guide for exact times by food.
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