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Air Fryer Frozen Fish Sticks

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Air fryer frozen fish sticks are an easy dinner everyone will love. Making fish sticks in air fryer give them a crispy and crunchy coating, without the grease from deep frying.

Golden fried fish sticks on a white marble table with a side dish of tartar sauce.

Fish Sticks in Air Fryer

Making air fryer frozen food is a such a time saver. You can have some of your favorite recipes done in just minutes. Air Fryer Frozen Chicken is an easy dinner, while Air Fryer Pizza Rolls make fast air fryer snacks.

Small white plate with fish sticks served next to large dish filled with fish sticks

Air Fryer fish sticks are a fast and easy way to make dinner or even an after-school snack. The fish sticks have a perfect golden brown crunchy texture.

Air Fryer Fish Sticks

To make delicious fish sticks in the air fryer, you just need your favorite frozen fish stick and your favorite dipping sauce.

Box of Gorton's Fish Sticks on a white marble table with an air fryer basket.

My kids grew up on fish sticks like Gorton's so that is always our go-to frozen food brand for frozen fish fingers.  We also like Van de Kamp's and Costco sells a delicious crunchy panko breaded fish sticks from Trident.

Fish sticks can be made from scratch, usually from a white fish like cod, haddock, or pollack. They have a breaded or batter coating and can have a variety of seasonings in their ingredients. Because they take a little more time, we prefer frozen fish sticks for dinner. They are delicious served with a side salad for a perfect meal. 

How to Air Fry Frozen Fish Sticks

  1. To make delicious and crispy fish sticks, begin with grabbing a box of your favorite frozen food brand of breaded fish sticks.

  2. To prevent the fish sticks from sticking, lightly brush or spray with oil. Place the fish fingers in a single layer in the air fryer tray, or air fryer basket. Work in batches to avoid overlap in the basket. Golden fish sticks before being fried in an air fryer basket

  3. Air Fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes cook time, at the 5 minute mark flip them over during the cooking process. 

  4. Once the outside is golden brown and crispy, remove fish sticks from basket. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce. golden fried fish sticks in an air fryer basket

FAQ

How to make air fryer frozen fish sticks

Making fish sticks in the air fryer is a quick dinner and very easy. There is no need to thaw, just remove from the freezer. Then, add the fish sticks to the basket and air fryer. For extra crunchy fish sticks, add 1-2 minutes to cooking time.

How to store and reheat air fryer frozen fish sticks

Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight sealed container. You can reheat leftover fish sticks in air fryer at 400°F for 3-4 minutes until they are warm and crispy to your liking.

Can you use aluminum foil in the air fryer?

Yes, you can use aluminum foil and parchment paper in the air fryer. I suggest parchment paper that is made with holes already in the sheets to help keep the air fryer flow consistent. You can also use foil. Because the air needs to circulate in your basket, fold the sides of edges up, or poke small holes in foil sheet.  

What cooking spray oil is safe for my air fryer?

When using cooking oil spray in your basket, some aerosol cooking sprays are not air fryer friendly. To make sure you are using the right cooking spray oil, read Best Oils for Air Fryer. 

What sauces go well with fish sticks?

Sauces that go well with fish sticks depend on your taste. A few of our favorites are tartar sauce, hot sauce, cocktail sauce, buffalo sauce, honey mustard, and ketchup.

RECIPE TIPS:

  • If you use parchment paper or foil, it should not be placed in an empty basket.
  • Only place one layer of fish sticks in the basket while air frying or they may not cook as evenly or be as crispy as you would like them to be.
  • Because air fryer times may vary depending on the wattage and air fryer model, additional cook times may need to be adjusted by 2-4 minutes. I use a Cosori 5.8 Quart Air Fryer.
Golden breaded crispy fish stick being dipped into tartar sauce dish.

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Golden fish sticks stacked on a white plate with a side of tartar sauce

Air Fryer Frozen Fish Sticks

Becky
Air fryer frozen fish sticks are a delicious meal with a crispy and crunchy coating, without the grease from deep frying.
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Prep Time 1 min
Cook Time 10 mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 190 kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box Frozen Fish Sticks

Optional: Dipping Sauces

    Instructions
     

    • Make delicious and crispy fish sticks, begin with grabbing a box of your favorite frozen food brand of breaded fish sticks.
    • To prevent the fish sticks from sticking, lightly brush or spray with oil. Place the fish fingers in a single layer in the air fryer tray, or air fryer basket. Work in batches to avoid overlap in the basket. 
    • Air Fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes cook time, at the 5 minute mark flip them over during the cooking process. 
    • Once the outside is golden brown and crispy, remove fish sticks from basket. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce. 

    Notes

    • I would not suggest doing more than one layer of fish sticks while air frying or they may not cook as evenly or be as crispy as you would like them to be.
    • Air fryer times may vary depending on the wattage and air fryer model. Additional cook times may need to be adjusted by 2-4 minutes. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 5sticksCalories: 190kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 9gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 290mgPotassium: 193mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 12mg

    *Nutritional information is a calculated guesstimate. Please note that this can change with different brands and modifications you may make to the recipe. For the most accurate information, use a nutritional calculator with the exact brands and measurements you're using with each recipe.

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