Air Fryer Frozen Fish Sticks

When you want fish fingers without too much of a hassle while still getting the best results, you’ve come to the right place. Perfectly cooking frozen fish sticks is a great way to enjoy dinner without any kind of meal preparation; at the same time, you won’t have to do much cooking either. In this article, we share the best air fryer frozen fish sticks that will give you crispy breading every time! 

Why Use an Air Fryer? 

At its purest form, air frying is a healthier form of deep frying and can help you make an easy weeknight dinner whether you use frozen fish sticks, chicken tenders, or even spring rolls. It uses hot air to circulate heat inside the air fryer so it won’t need to use much oil, helping you whip up a delicious meal that even picky eaters won’t complain about. In other words, using an air fryer is the best way to cook quick and healthy meals even if they just came out of the freezer. 

Best Air Fryer Frozen Fish Sticks

Before we get started making the best-ever air fryer frozen fish sticks, you need to know the ingredients we’ll be working with which include the following. 

• Nonstick Cooking Spray: Some cooks prefer using avocado oil spray since it works well for cooking in high temperatures. It also helps to create crispy fish sticks with a golden brown exterior that’s just perfect. A great alternative is olive oil, but you can always use what you have on hand. 
• One box of frozen fish sticks
• Tartar sauce
• Fresh lemon wedges 

​Directions

1. Before getting started, make sure to spray your air fryer basket using your cooking spray. 
2. Add your fish sticks one batch at a time, making sure that there’s enough space while fitting them in a single layer without any overlapping. 
3. Cook your frozen fish sticks inside the air fryer at 400 degrees F between 10 to 11 minutes, depending on how crispy you want them to be. When you reach the 6-minute mark, turn them over to ensure even browning. 
4. Once finished, you can serve your fish sticks with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and your favorite dipping sauce.

Tips on the Best Air Fryer Fish Sticks

• If you plan to cook in batches, check for your desired crispness at the 7-minute mark to reduce the cook time. 
• This recipe doesn’t include any preheating so if you decide to preheat, the cooking time may need a minute or two less. 
• Different fish sticks come with different kinds of breading, so some will need less time to cook compared to others. 

Air Fryer Frozen Fish Sticks FAQs

How Do I Store Air Fryer Fish Sticks?

If you have any leftover fish sticks, you’ll want to place them inside an airtight container or wrap them tightly inside plastic wrap which will help them last for as long as 3 days. When you’re ready to eat them again, you can reheat them at 380 degrees F for about 5 minutes. 

Do I Need to Use Cooking Spray? 

You don’t need to use your cooking spray but doing so will give you crispier results. If you don’t have avocado oil or olive oil, you can always use vegetable oil; no matter which you pick, they will prevent soggy fish sticks. 

What Should I Serve with Fish Sticks? 

Fish sticks can easily be served with any kind of side salad, tater tots, homemade tartar sauce, and more. You can opt for healthier options such as quinoa and coleslaw or you can use them inside hamburger buns to make some fish sandwiches; other people have even used them to make fish tacos! No matter what you choose to do with your fish sticks, you can be sure that they can make an easy meal for the whole family. 

Conclusion

Not everyone has the time to make homemade meals that can be time-consuming and will require so much effort; thankfully, air fryers can take the pressure away from you. Now that you know how to make crunchy fish sticks, nothing is stopping you from making all kinds of delicious, yet quick meals that everyone can enjoy. Be sure to check out our other articles for more easy air fryer recipes.

Sources 

• thetravelplate.com
• paintthekitchenred.com
• andianne.com