Learn how to make this frozen fish sticks in air fryer recipe perfectly in a matter of minutes. Straight from the freezer to your air fryer, they turn out perfectly every single time and act as an easy weeknight dinner for the kids!
Why This Recipe Works
I wonder how many fish sticks I have served to my children over the years. The number has to be in the thousands. I wish I’d had access to an air fryer when they were little-little. I always hated turning the oven on during summer months and fish sticks are great to make any time of the year!
Also, there were times when oven-baked fish sticks that were sitting toward the outside of the pan cooked very differently than those hanging out near the center. Other times, I served my boys plates filled with soggy fish sticks.
Air fryer fish sticks come out uniformly-cooked every single time. The breading is perfectly golden brown and the insides are deliciously cooked through, creating the most perfectly crispy fish sticks. If you have people in your household who love this easy meal, grab them out of your freezer and throw them into your air fryer for dinner tonight!
Recipe Ingredients
Frozen fish sticks – This is the only ingredient necessary, making this the easiest kid meal on the planet. No thawing necessary! Straight from the freezer to air fryer.
How To Make Air Fryer Frozen Fish Sticks (aka Fish Fingers)
Step 1
Place fish in a single layer in an air fryer basket or the inner pot of a pressure air fryer.
Let them cook at 400 degrees F for 5 minutes. Flip fish sticks and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Step 2
When cooking time is up, use tongs or a spatula to remove from the air fryer. Place on a few paper towels to remove any excess oil. Transfer to a serving plate or baking sheet and serve alongside tartar sauce, ketchup or your favorite dipping sauce. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired!
Recipe Notes
- For a crispier end result, cook for an additional 1-2 minutes per side. Keep in mind that air fryer cook times may vary slightly by just a few minutes.
- For best results, add a bit of oil or nonstick cooking spray before cooking. Use an oil sprayer to spray oil over top and also inside the basket/inner pot.
- Line up in a single layer so they cook as evenly as possible.
- A good option for sprucing up this simple kid dinner by sprinkling with Old Bay Seasoning before cooking. Garlic powder or onion powder are also delicious flavor-boosters.
- Squeezing a bit of fresh lemon juice over the tops just before serving is a great way to spruce this easy meal!
Favorite Dipping Sauces
- Homemade tartar sauce
- Ketchup
- Regular or low-fat mayo
- Seasoned sour cream
- Ranch dressing
- Barbecue sauce
- Honey mustard
FAQ About Fish Sticks
Since fish sticks are breaded and typically fried, there is a high level of fat inside. The perk is that kids (or adults) are also getting a good dose of nutrients and omega-3 fatty acids found in white fish.
Fish sticks are derived from blocks of fish that are cut into rectangles which become coated with bread crumbs and then fried, transforming into delicious breaded fish sticks.
Fish sticks are safe for consumption by dogs but in moderation since they are not considered a “healthy” food.
Store cooked fish sticks after they have cooled to room temperature in aluminum foil or inside a sealed Ziploc bag or airtight container for up to 4 days.
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Frozen Fish Sticks in Air Fryer Recipe
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 16 fish sticks frozen
Instructions
- Place frozen fish sticks in a single layer in an air fryer basket or the inner pot of a pressure air fryer.
- Let them cook at 400 degrees F for 5 minutes. Flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- At the end of the cook time, use tongs or a spatula to remove from the air fryer. Place on a few paper towels to remove any excess oil. Transfer to a serving plate and serve alongside ketchup, bbq sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For a crispier end result, cook for an additional 1-2 minutes per side. Keep in mind that air fryer cook times may vary slightly by just a few minutes.
- For best results, add a bit of oil or nonstick cooking spray before cooking. Use an oil sprayer to spray oil over top and also inside the basket/inner pot.
- Line up in a single layer so they cook as evenly as possible.
- A good option for sprucing up this simple kid dinner by sprinkling with Old Bay Seasoning before cooking. Garlic powder or onion powder are also delicious flavor-boosters.
- Squeezing a bit of fresh lemon juice over the tops just before serving is a great way to spruce this easy meal!
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