Air Fryer Fish Sticks
Crispy, golden-brown fish sticks made healthier in the air fryer. Cod or haddock coated in seasoned panko breadcrumbs, ready in under 10 minutes.
6 mins
Ingredients
Equipment Needed
- air fryer
- meat thermometer
Ingredients
Equipment Needed
- air fryer
- meat thermometer
Instructions
- 1
Preheat air fryer
Coat air-fryer basket with cooking spray. Preheat to 400°F.
- 2
Season fish
Sprinkle cod with garlic powder and Old Bay seasoning.
- 3
Prepare flour station
Mix together the flour and some salt and pepper in a shallow bowl.
- 4
Prepare egg station
Lightly beat eggs and mustard in a second shallow bowl.
- 6
Bread the fish
Dredge each piece of fish in the flour, then dip in the egg mixture, letting the excess drip off, then dredge in the bread crumbs, shaking off any excess. Set on a clean plate.
- 7
Air fry
Place the fish in the air-fryer basket and coat with cooking spray. Cook until browned and crispy, 4 to 6 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the internal temperature is between 130°F and 135°F.
Cook's Notes
For larger fish steaks, increase cooking time to 12-16 minutes to ensure fish is cooked through. Always flip pieces halfway through cooking. For smaller portions (8 oz.), simply halve all ingredient measurements.
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