These crispy, golden-brown air fryer fish sticks bring restaurant-quality seafood right to your dinner table in just 8 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights when you need a quick yet nutritious meal that the whole family will love.
The air fryer works its magic to create that irresistible crunchy coating while keeping the fish tender and flaky inside – all with minimal oil and fuss. A healthier twist on the classic comfort food that doesn’t sacrifice taste or texture.
Ingredients For Air Fryer Fish Sticks
- Frozen Fish Sticks: 1 package, ensure they’re completely frozen for best results
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preparation: Take out your desired number of frozen fish sticks from the package. Keep them frozen until cooking time.
- Arrange: Place the fish sticks in your air fryer basket or tray, making sure to arrange them in a single layer. No need to add any oil to the basket.
- Air Fry: Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Cook for a total of 8 minutes, flipping the sticks halfway through at the 4-minute mark.
- Temperature Check: After cooking, test one fish stick to ensure it’s heated thoroughly throughout.
- Serve: Carefully transfer the crispy fish sticks from the air fryer to your serving plate. They’re ready to enjoy!
Serving Suggestions
These crispy fish sticks taste amazing with classic dipping sauces! Try them with tartar sauce, creamy ranch, or even ketchup. Make it a complete meal by adding some air-fried french fries or a fresh side salad. For kids, serve them with baby carrots or cucumber slices for a fun and balanced plate.
Quick Tips for Perfect Results
Don’t overcrowd your air fryer basket – keeping the fish sticks in a single layer helps them get extra crispy. If you need to cook more, it’s better to do multiple batches. Watch them closely near the end of cooking, as different brands might need slightly different cooking times. A quick touch test will tell you if they’re hot all the way through!
Storage and Reheating
If you have leftover cooked fish sticks, pop them in an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for up to 2 days. To reheat, just put them back in your air fryer at 350°F for 2-3 minutes until they’re hot and crispy again. Avoid microwaving them as they’ll get soggy!
Kid-Friendly Adaptations
Fish sticks are perfect for little ones! Cut them into smaller pieces for tiny hands. Try making fun shapes on the plate with the fish sticks and dipping sauces. You can even let kids help count the fish sticks as you put them in the air fryer – it’s a great way to get them excited about helping in the kitchen!
Air Fryer Fish Sticks
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 package frozen fish sticks
Instructions
- Remove the number of fish sticks you’d like to cook from the packaging.
- Put the sticks (in a single layer) into your air fryer basket or air fryer tray. You do not need to oil the basket/tray.
- Cook the sticks at 400F/200C for a total of 8 minutes. At the 4 minute mark flip and let them finish cooking. When the cooking time is complete, check one of the sticks to make sure they are hot throughout.
- Gently empty the air fryer basket/tray onto a plate and enjoy!
