Description
These Air Fryer Fish Sticks are crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and made in just 20 minutes. A healthier alternative to deep-fried fish sticks, they’re perfect for a quick, flavorful meal.
Ingredients
1 pound cod fillets
¼ cup all-purpose flour
1 egg
½ cup panko bread crumbs
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon black pepper
Cooking spray
Instructions
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Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
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Prepare the fish: Pat fish fillets dry with paper towels and cut into 1×3-inch sticks.
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Set up the breading stations:
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Place flour in a shallow dish.
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Beat the egg in a separate shallow dish.
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Combine panko, Parmesan, parsley, paprika, and black pepper in another shallow dish.
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Coat the fish sticks: Coat each fish stick in flour, dip it in the beaten egg, and then coat in the panko mixture.
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Air fry: Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange half the fish sticks in the basket, ensuring they don’t touch. Spray the tops with more cooking spray.
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Cook the fish sticks: Air fry for 5 minutes, flip, and cook for another 5 minutes.
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Repeat: Repeat with the remaining fish sticks.
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Serve: Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar or cocktail sauce.
Notes
For a spicier version, add cayenne pepper or chili powder to the breading mixture.
Try using different fish like haddock, tilapia, or pollock.
To make it gluten-free, use gluten-free panko and flour.
For extra flavor, add lemon zest to the panko mixture or sprinkle with sea salt after cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fish stick
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
