Fish Sticks In Air Fryer
Cooking fish sticks in the air fryer makes dinnertime a breeze! Ready in under 10 minutes means you have time to focus on more important things!
All you need are your favorite frozen fish sticks, a dipping sauce (we love this lemon aioli sauce), and lemon wedges to make this easy main dish!
Kids and adults love fish sticks! Serve them up with some ice-cold homemade lemonade, comforting sides such as these baked beans or macaroni salad, and your favorite dippers for a meal that’s sure to bring a smile to every face!
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Why You’ll Love Air Fryer Fish Sticks
- Easy recipe perfect for busy moms!
- Kid-friendly weeknight dinner that comes together in a flash.
- No need to crank on the oven and heat up the entire house.
- The air fryer makes perfectly crisp fish sticks.
Ingredients
- Frozen fish sticks: We love Mrs. Paul’s but this air fryer fish sticks recipe works with just about any brand! However, depending on the size and thickness, you may need to adjust the cooking time.
- Sauce: We recommend serving them with our lemon garlic aioli or you can use tartar sauce.
- Lemon wedges: Fish ALWAYS tastes better with a squeeze of fresh lemon over it.
Kitchen Tools
First, you need an air fryer, and a spatula or kitchen tongs to remove the fish sticks from the air fryer. I also love these dipping sauce cups for tarter sauce!
How To Cook Fish Sticks In the Air Fryer
- Preheat. Your air fryer to 400ºF for 2-3 minutes.
- Add. The frozen fish sticks to the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook. For eight minutes and then flip over and cook until the fish sticks are cooked all the way through.
Expert Tips
- Want crispier sticks? Cook for 1-2 minutes longer.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. For crispy results and even cooking the air needs to be able to circulate around the fish sticks. So if you’re using a smaller air fryer you may need to cook in batches.
- Squeeze with fresh lemon after cooking! An easy way to elevate the flavor of frozen fish sticks.
- Do not stack the fish sticks. For the best results, they should be in the basket in a single layer.
Frequently Asked Questions
So here’s the thing. First, each brand of fish sticks is a bit different in terms of size and shape. Second, each air fryer cooks a bit differently. The first time you make them might be a bit of a trial run to figure out how yours cook. Use the times in this recipe as a guideline but note that you may need to extend the cooking time slightly if they’re not fully cooked.
Kind of, but not exactly. While you can use your air fryer to cook beer-battered or breaded fish fillets these are often much thicker in size and will require longer to cook.
What To Serve With Fish Sticks
Fish sticks go great with lots of different dishes! Here are a few of our favorites:
- Lemon Garlic Aioli works great as a dipping sauce for them!
- Air Fryer French Fries and Air Fryer Tater Tots are some easy air fryer sides that go great!
- A homestyle favorite that’s kid-friendly too is this Crockpot Mac and Cheese.
Storing
- Store. My recommendation is to simply cook the amount you need to avoid any leftovers. However, if you do end up with a few left, store them in the fridge for up to three days. Do not freeze them again.
- Reheat. In the microwave if you’re short on time or in the air fryer for 4-6 minutes if you’ve got time and prefer them crispy.
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Fish Sticks In Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 16 frozen fish sticks
- lemon garlic aioli
- tartar sauce
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400ºF for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the frozen fish sticks to the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Cook at 400°F for 8 minutes. Flip the fish sticks and cook for additional 2-3 minutes or until cooked through.
- For crispier fish sticks, add an additional 1-2 minutes.
Notes
- Want crispier sticks? Cook for 1-2 minutes longer.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. For crispy results and even cooking the air needs to be able to circulate around the fish sticks. So if you’re using a smaller air fryer you may need to cook in batches.
- Squeeze with fresh lemon after cooking! An easy way to elevate the flavor of frozen fish sticks.
- Do not stack the fish sticks. For the best results, they should be in the basket in a single layer.
- Store. My recommendation is to simply cook the amount you need to avoid any leftovers. However, if you do end up with a few left, store them in the fridge for up to three days. Do not freeze them again.
- Reheat. In the microwave if you’re short on time or in the air fryer for 4-6 minutes if you’ve got time and prefer them crispy.
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