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March 24, 2020

Air Fryer Fish Sticks

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Air Fryer Fish Sticks taste so much better than boxed. They start with good quality white fish, coated with a mayo and egg mixture plus Panko bread crumbs.

showing finished air fryer fish sticks on a plate
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My air fryer is definitely my favorite “gadget” in the kitchen. Every sort of protein I cook in it has been a success. I know what I’m doing in terms of preparing food but it’s elevated my cooking too. Restaurant-quality Mexican food and burgers are easy with an air fryer. These Air Fryer Fish Sticks were definitely a success. My kids like boxed fish sticks. But these are so much better. You’ll be glad you took the few extra minutes to make these instead of opening a box. 

dipping a fish stick into tarter sauce

Can you Air Fry Fish Sticks?

Yes and you can find instructions for doing that here. But this is not a recipe for putting frozen fish sticks in the air fryer. This recipe shows you how to make your own fish sticks. Starting with a firm white fish, like cod or halibut. I chose halibut (from the frozen section) and was very pleased with the resulting taste and texture of these fish sticks. 

taking a bite of an air fryer fish stick

How do you Make Air Fryer Fish Sticks?

Choose a firm, white fish from the frozen section. I chose halibut. Cod is also a great choice. Thaw the fish overnight in the refrigerator. Use a sharp knife to cut the fish into “sticks”. Dry the fish with paper towels. Dip the fish into the egg and mayo mixture. Then dip the fish into the Italian-seasoned Panko bread crumbs. Air fry the fish sticks at 375 degrees F. Times will vary depending on your brand of air fryer. 

showing fish sticks before breading

Kitchen Tips

  • This is the brand of air fryer I use for all of my recipes
  • This is my favorite brand of tarter sauce to serve with these air fryer fish sticks
  • A sharp, heavy knife is necessary for cutting the fish into stick-size pieces
  • Fish is fully cooked when it reaches 145 degrees F
  • Check your fish with a digital meat thermometer

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Air Fryer Fish Sticks

Air Fryer Fish Sticks taste so much better than boxed. They start with good quality white fish, coated with a mayo and egg mixture plus Panko bread crumbs.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
Servings 4
Author Foodtastic Mom

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 12 oz frozen fish halibut or cod are good choices
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 cups Italian-seasoned Panko bread crumbs

Instructions

  • Thaw the fish according to package directions.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the fish into stick shapes. I was able to get eight sticks from one frozen package of fish.
  • Whisk together the eggs, mayonnaise and lemon juice in a shallow bowl. Place the Panko bread crumbs in another shallow bowl.
  • Dry the fish with paper towels. Dip each fish stick into the egg mixture to coat. Then dredge the fish sticks in the Panko bread crumbs to coat.
  • Place the fish sticks in an even layer - not touching - in the basket of your air fryer.
  • Air fry the fish at 375 degrees F for 8 - 12 minutes, depending on the brand of your air fryer. Check the center temperature of your fish sticks with a digital meat thermometer. Fish is fully cooked when it reaches 145 degrees F.
  • Serve the fish sticks with tarter sauce and lemon wedges.

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  1. thisiswholesome says

    March 25, 2020 at 10:16 am

    5 stars
    I will have to get GF bread crumbs for this recipe which looks delicious by the way!

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    • foodtasticmom says

      March 25, 2020 at 10:39 am

      Yes, that’s a great substitute. These are easily made gluten free.

      Reply
  2. Dannii says

    March 25, 2020 at 10:21 am

    5 stars
    I really need to use my air fryer for more than fries. I can’t wait to try this.

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      March 25, 2020 at 10:39 am

      Come back and let us know what you think.

      Reply
  3. Carrie Robinson says

    March 25, 2020 at 10:36 am

    5 stars
    I just love that these are made in the air fryer! 🙂

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      March 25, 2020 at 10:39 am

      The air fryer is my new super hero in the kitchen.

      Reply
  4. Bry says

    March 25, 2020 at 10:56 am

    I had never thought to make fishsticks before, but these photos are making me want them now! Thanks for such a fab idea and recipe!!

    Reply
    • foodtasticmom says

      March 25, 2020 at 11:39 am

      You’re welcome. Thank you for the compliment!

      Reply

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