Air Fryer Fish Fingers

5 from 1 vote

Easy Air Fryer Fish Fingers are crispy, golden, and ready in under 15 minutes. This air fryer recipe uses minimal oil for a healthier crunch, making it a perfect kid-friendly meal or quick snack. Pair them with tartar sauce for a fast and delicious bite!

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Snack

Cuisine: American, Kids

Servings:

Calories: 376kcal

Author: Jami Powell

Equipment

Air Fryer
Three Mixing Bowls
Cooking Spray
Paper towels
Knife

Ingredients

1 ½ lbs cod fillets frozen and thawed
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
½ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
cooking spray

Instructions

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and cut them into finger-sized strips.
Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mix of panko and regular breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Dredge each fish strip in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray and place the fish fingers in a single layer. Avoid overcrowding; you may need to cook in batches.
Spray the tops of the fish fingers with cooking spray.
Cook in the air fryer for 9-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the air fryer and serve immediately with tartar sauce or ketchup for dipping. Add lemon wedges if desired.

Notes

Storage Store any leftover fish fingers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Freeze Flash freeze fish fingers for about 1-2 hours or until they are solid. Transfer the frozen fish fingers to a freezer-safe bag or container.

Reheat To reheat, place air fryer fish fingers in the air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 3-4 minutes until warmed through and crispy. If cooking from frozen, heat to 400°F (200°C) and cook for 12-15 minutes flipping halfway through.

Substitutions

Cod Fillets: Substitute with haddock or tilapia.
Egg: Try buttermilk to coat the fish before dredging in breadcrumbs. It helps the coating stick and adds a slight tangy flavor.

Adjustments Cooking time may need to be adjusted based on the geography of the area (high vs. low elevation), cookware (stoneware vs traditional bakeware), and outdoor temperature if grilling.

Nutrition information is only an estimate

Nutrition