Process fish dry
Moisture dissolves the flour layer and lets the bread slide. Carefully remove the fillet before cutting.
Family kitchen Recipe
Air Fryer Fish Fingers
A classic breading station and a thin oil film are enough for twelve golden brown fish sticks. Uniform pieces prevent dry ends.
Total time
30 min
Calories
365 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Crispy fish sticks made from real fish fillet
For home-made fish sticks, solid, bone-free white fish fillet is suitable. The fish must be dry before breading, so that flour, egg and panko adhere. In the air fryer, the breading is slightly drier than from the fryer, but absorbs significantly less fat and stays crispy with immediate serving.
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Recipe
Air Fryer Fish Fingers
Homemade fish sticks made of cod are crispy in the air fryer with panko outside, while the thick fish strips remain juicy.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Cut fish
Do the fillet dry, check for bones and cut into twelve strips about 2.5 cm wide, as thick as possible.
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2
Preparing the Panierstrasse
Mix the flour with pepper, pepper and half of the salt. Mix the eggs and put panko on a third plate.
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3
breading fish
First turn the strips in the flour, pull through the egg and cover around them with panko.
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4
Thin oils
Preheat air fryer to 190 °C. Spray fish sticks on both sides finely with oil or gently brush.
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5
Cook short and hot
In a position, cook for 5 minutes, gently turn around and bake for another 3 to 5 minutes until the breading is golden brown and the fish is opaque.
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6
Serve immediately
Check a thick piece: It should easily be split into flakes and be hot in the centre. Serve with lemon and dip.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air Fryer Fish Fingers
Cut thick pieces
Very thin strips dry out before panko browns. About 2.5 cm wide results in a better fish content.
Do not simmer unnecessarily
Whitefish cooks quickly. As soon as it is opaque and leaves lightly, take directly out of the hot basket.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Replace Panko with 100 g unsweetened, coarsely crushed cornflakes and work particularly carefully when turning.
Replace 30 g Panko with Parmesan and add a teaspoon of dried Italian herbs. Reduce salt.
Nutrition per serving
365kcal
31.0 gCarbohydrates
35.0 gProtein
11.0 gFat
Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air Fryer Fish Fingers
Depending on the thickness about 8 to 10 minutes at 190 °C. After five minutes turn carefully and check early.
Yes, for finished products, however, the package information applies. They may be frozen directly in the air fryer.
Solid bone-free whitefish fillet such as cod or saithe can be easily cut into even sticks.
The fish may have been moist or moved too early when turning. Work dry and turn after five minutes.
Cool quickly, keep in the refrigerator for a maximum of one day and heat completely at 180 °C.
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