Air Fryer Fish Sticks

Air Fryer Fish Sticks will have you saying goodbye to minced frozen fish sticks and hello to this 25-minute fresh fish recipe. Just bread some fish fillets and toss them in the air fryer for some delicious crispy fish sticks.

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Why this Homemade Air Fryer Fish Stick Recipe is a Keeper

You’ll love these breaded fish fingers made from scratch and cooked to crispy golden-brown perfection. Fish sticks in an air fryer is an easy family favorite, and don’t take long to cook at all.

• 25 Minute Meal: These homemade fish sticks have a prep time of 15 minutes, and a cook time of just 10 minutes.
• Easy Ingredients: All of the ingredients for breaded fish sticks can be found in your kitchen or local grocery store.
• Family Friendly: Kids love fish sticks, so they’ll like this homemade version!

If you’re looking for more air fryer recipes you’ll love, try these: Glazed Air Fryer Ham, Crispy Air Fryer Chicken Wings, and Air Fryer Mushrooms.

What Type of Fish to Use for Fish Sticks?

This easy air fryer fish stick recipe uses cod fish fillets. However, you can try other types of fish, like trout or catfish. It doesn’t take long to cook fish sticks because the air can circulate very fast, so make sure you don’t cook the fish for too long. Every air fryer has different settings, so watch the time and temperature so that your air fryer cooks the best fish sticks.

Ingredient Notes for Air Fryer Cod Fish Sticks

• Fish: Make sure to cut the fish fillets into the size of fish sticks you want. If you’re using frozen fish fillets, make sure you thaw them first. Put frozen fish stick fillets in the refrigerator until they’re ready to air fry.
• Breading: Coat the fish fillets in Panko breadcrumbs. You can also make your own breadcrumbs as well.

See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.

Variations and Substitutions for Fish Sticks in the Air Fryer

After you make our favorite air fryer fish sticks, you’ll never want to make frozen fish sticks again! Making fish sticks from scratch is easy and gives you a satisfying meal every time. Here are some changes to try when making fish in an air fryer:

• Kinds of Fish: Use any sort of fish you want to make air fryer fish sticks. Haddock, white fish, and pollock are all common choices. You can also try making air fryer salmon as well. You can make this recipe using fresh or frozen fish fillets, so feel free to use whatever you have on hand.
• Seasoning: This recipe uses Old Bay Seasoning, but you can season the fish sticks with anything you’d like, such as Italian seasoning or All-Purpose seasoning.

Special Equipment Needed for Air Fried Fish Sticks from Scratch

• Air Fryer: Toss these easy fish sticks in the air fryer and have them ready in minutes!

1. Mix the Breading

In a shallow bowl, mix flour and 1/2 tablespoon of Old Bay seasoning. Beat eggs in a separate bowl, and mix in remaining Old Bay seasoning with panko crumbs.

2. Prepare Fish

Cut fish fillets into desired size sticks. Next, fully coat the fish stick in the flour, then the egg mixture and the panko breadcrumbs mixture. Spray the air fryer basket with a cooking spray or oil, spraying the fish as well. Place the fish sticks in air fryer basket in a single layer on parchment or aluminum foil.

3. Air Fry and Serve the Fish

Finally, air fry on 390 for 6 minutes. Flip the fish sticks, spray with oil, and continue to cook fish sticks on 390 for 4 minutes, until golden brown and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Transfer the fish sticks to a plate and serve with wedges of lemon.

Air Fryer Fish Stick FAQs

What to Serve with Air Fryer Fish Sticks

• Baked Sweet Potato Fries
• Air Fryer Mac and Cheese Bites
• Classic Macaroni Salad