Air fryer fish sticks are a delicious and healthier alternative to traditional deep-fried fish sticks. Here’s a simple recipe to make air fryer fish sticks:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound (450g) white fish fillets (such as cod or haddock)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cooking spray
Instructions:
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
- Cut the fish fillets into strips, about 1 inch wide and 3-4 inches long.
- In a shallow bowl or plate, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Place the beaten eggs in another bowl, and the breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Dip each fish strip into the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Then dip the fish strip into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Finally, coat the fish strip in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere the breadcrumbs to the fish.
- Place the coated fish sticks on a plate or tray, and repeat the process with the remaining fish strips.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange the fish sticks in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not overcrowded.
- Cook the fish sticks in the air fryer for 8-10 minutes, flipping them halfway through, until they are golden brown and crispy.
- Depending on the size of your air fryer, you may need to cook the fish sticks in batches.
- Once cooked, remove the fish sticks from the air fryer and serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce or ketchup.
Enjoy your homemade air fryer fish sticks!
