Air Fryer Frozen Fish Sticks

Cooking air fryer frozen fish sticks at the right temperature is vital otherwise you may end up with soggy breaded fish. You will love these fish sticks because it's convenient, quick, and easy to make for the family. It comes out crispy each time, and no time waiting around tossing and turning.

If you are not a fan of frozen foods, you can make your fish sticks at home from scratch. All you need is a white fish like cod or haddock. Cut into finger sizes, and dipped into egg wash before coating with plain or golden breadcrumbs.

Air Fryer Fish Fingers

Fish fingers are popularly served to children for lunch or dinner at home or at parties. Try with any sauce of choice and serve with mashed potatoes, chips and peas or broccoli.

The size and thickness of the fish sticks or fingers will determine how long to cook it.
I am using my instant vortex air fryer, 5.7L and can fit up to 12 fish fingers in the basket conveniently. You can fit as many as you like in your air fryer, but try not to overload or stack the fish to allow even cooking.

What you will need

Frozen Fish Sticks – use any brand of choice. I have used the ASDA brand.

Cooking oil spray – optional.

Sauce – use any sauce of your choice. Both young and old enjoy tartar sauce, peri peri or ketchup. I love it with my garlic herb sauce.

Air fryer temperature varies depending on size, make, and model. My delicious cravings recipe time is subject to a preheated air fryer. If you are trying this recipe for the first time, deduct 2 minutes from the cooking time and increase it if needed to allow the food to cook evenly.

How to Cook Frozen Fish Sticks in an Air Fryer

Step by step

• Set the air fryer to 200C/400F for 8 minutes and spray the basket with the cooking spray.
• Arrange the breaded frozen fish fingers in the air fryer basket once pre-heated. Do not forget to leave space in between for proper air circulation.
• Turnover halfway through, spray the fish sticks lightly with cooking spray and continue cooking. 
• Remove from the air fryer, serve, and enjoy!

Recipe

Air Fryer Frozen Fish Sticks

Fadila

Air Fryer Frozen Fish Sticks, using the correct temperature is vital - if not cooked well can turn out soggy. You will love these frozen sticks because its convenient, quick, and easy to make for the family.

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Prep Time 0 minutes mins

Cook Time 8 minutes mins

Total Time 8 minutes mins

Course Dinner

Cuisine American, British

Servings 3

Equipment

• Air fryer

Ingredients

  

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• 10 frozen fish sticks

Instructions

 

• Set the air fryer to 200C/400F for 8 minutes and spray the basket with the cooking spray.
• Arrange the breaded frozen fish fingers in the air fryer basket once pre-heated. Do not forget to leave space in between for proper air circulation.
• Turnover halfway through, spray the fish sticks lightly with cooking spray and continue cooking.
• Remove from the air fryer, serve, and enjoy!

Notes

Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Under no circumstances will mydeliciouscravings.com be responsible for any loss or damage resulting from your reliance on nutritional information.

Keyword Air fryer, frozen fish sticks

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Tips

• Flip halfway through cooking because it ensures an even baking process and will not turn out soggy or undercooked.
• Do not overlap or stack the fish fingers when cooking. 
• For the best result, cook fish sticks directly from the freezer in the air fryer. Don’t leave the frozen fish out longer than necessary before cooking.
• Your cooking time may vary because some air fryers pre-heat automatically.

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