Name: Air Fryer Fish Sticks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds Cod Filets; 1.5 cups Flour; 2 eggs; 2 cups Panko Crumbs; 2 tablespoons Old Bay Seasoning; Lemon; Fresh Parsley

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. 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.

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25 m

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Air Fryer Fish Sticks

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Ingredients

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Instructions

In one bowl, mix flour and 1/2 tbsp of old bay seasoning.

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs

In a last bowl, mix remaining old bay seasoning with panko crumbs.

Cut fish filets into desired size sticks.

Fully coat a fish stick in the flour, then the egg and lastly the panko crumbs. Repeat for all fish sticks

Spray the air fryer basket with oil and place 4-5 fish stick in basket. Spray the fish sticks with oil.

Cook on 390 for 6 minutes, flip sticks and spray with oil. Cook on 390 for 4 minutes.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pat Dry for Maximum Crispiness 💧
Pat your cod fillets completely dry with paper towels before breading to remove excess moisture, which prevents steam from softening the coating and ensures a truly crispy golden exterior.
Double-Dredge for Extra Crunch 🍞
After your initial egg and panko coating, lightly dip the fish stick back into the egg wash and panko a second time for an extra-thick, supremely crunchy breaded layer.
Infuse Panko with Old Bay 🧂
Mix your Old Bay seasoning directly into the panko crumbs before breading rather than relying solely on the egg wash, creating an intensely flavored, evenly-seasoned coating throughout.
Use Parchment for Easy Flipping ✨
Line your air fryer basket with parchment paper and lightly spray it with cooking oil to prevent sticking, making it easier to flip fish sticks halfway through for even browning on both sides.
Finish with Fresh Lemon Zest 🍋
Grate fresh lemon zest directly onto the hot fish sticks immediately after air frying to add bright, aromatic citrus notes that complement the delicate cod and enhance the overall flavor profile.