Kids and grownups will love these easy-to-make air fryer fish sticks. Cod is covered with seasoned panko for a crispy, light, delicious 20-minute dinner.
½teaspoongarlic powder can sub chili powdercajun or paprika for both powders)
½teaspoononion powder
2eggs
1cuppankoI used seasoned panko(or you can mix ¾ cup panko with ¼ cup parmesan)
Cooking oil spray such as avocado oil or vegetable oil.
Instructions
Pat the fillets dry then season with salt and pepper. Cut the two fillets into 3 sections lengthwise then halve them so there are 12 pieces. Each piece should be about 1” wide x 3” long.
In a wide-mouthed bowl, mix flour with garlic and onion powder.
In another bowl, whisk the eggs.
Pour the panko crumbs into a 3rd wide-mouthed bowl.
Prepare an assembly line. First dredge the fish in flour then dip into whisked eggs. Finally lay in panko crumbs and cover the entire fish stick. You can lightly pat the panko into the sticks if necessary. NOTE: USE ONE HAND FOR THE DRY INGREDIENTS AND ONE FOR THE EGGS TO MAKE IT EASIER.
Spray the air fryer basket and place the fish sticks in the basket, making sure they do not overlap and there is room for the air to circulate.
Spray the tops of the fish sticks with oil.
Air fry for 10 minutes at 390 degrees, turning halfway through and spraying again with oil.
Sprinkle with parsley and serve with lemon wedges, tartar sauce and/or cocktail sauce.
Makes about 10-12 fish sticks enough for 3-4 servings.
Notes
FROZEN FISH STICKS: Store-bought frozen fish sticks can also be used. Cook them at the same temperature and for the same amount of time. No oil spray is needed.BAKE: You can also bake these fish sticks at 450 degrees for 15 minutes, turning halfway through. Spray with oil prior to baking.