Air Fryer Fish Sticks
A delicious and healthier way to make fish sticks is by using the air fryer. A lightly battered piece of fish is cooked to flaky perfection in a matter of minutes.
Servings 4
Calories 225kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound white fish fillet , cut into 5 x 2 inch fish sticks.
- 2 large eggs , whisked
- ½ cup cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning blend
- salt (optional)
- black pepper (optional)
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer for 10 minutes at 400 degrees.
- In a small shallow bowl, mix together the cornmeal and seasoning.
- Cut the fish fillets into 5 inch long pieces about 1-½ inches wide. Set on a plate and season with salt (if using) and pepper.
- In another small shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs until foamy.
- Coat the air fryer basket or rack with cooking spray. Set aside.
- Dip a piece of fish in the egg mixture, then dip in the cornmeal mixture.
- Place on prepared air fryer rack in a single layer and repeat until all fish sticks have been breaded. Be sure to leave enough space between the fish sticks to allow the hot air to circulate.
- Spritz the top of the breaded fish sticks with cooking spray or avocado oil.
- Place the tray/basket in the air fryer and cook for 7 minutes at 400 degrees, until fish stick coating has crisped up and fish flakes easily.
Nutrition
Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 461mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 143IU | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg
