Crispy Golden Fish Sticks: Air Fryer Hack
Crispy, golden fish sticks made with flaky white fish and seasoned breadcrumbs are an easy air fryer delight.
Ingredients
- 1 pound white fish fillets (cod, halibut, tilapia, etc.)
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko, crushed pork rinds, almond flour etc.)
- 2 eggs
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F (193°C) for 4 minutes.
- Cut thawed white fish fillets into 1-inch wide strips. Pat them thoroughly dry.
- Season the fish strips evenly with kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Dip each seasoned fish strip into beaten eggs, let excess drip off, then coat generously in breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere.
- Lightly spray the air fryer basket/tray with cooking spray.
- Arrange breaded fish sticks in a single layer in the basket (cook in batches if needed). Spray all sides generously with cooking spray.
- Air fry at 380°F (193°C) for 6 minutes. Flip the fish sticks and spray any dry spots.
- Continue air frying for another 4-8 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- Use cod, halibut, or tilapia for the best flaky texture.
- Pat the fish VERY dry before seasoning and coating for maximum crispiness.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary.
- Spraying generously with oil is key for that golden, crispy finish. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Pat the fish VERY dry before seasoning and coating for maximum crispiness.
- Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary.
- Spraying generously with oil is key for that golden, crispy finish. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.