Description

Once you’ve crafted homemade Air Fryer Fish Sticks, you won’t look back on deep frying! They pair perfectly with a side of homemade tartar sauce or classic ketchup. “Indulge guilt-free with our Air Fryer Fish Sticks!”

Ingredients

Units Scale

For Marination:
500 gms – Basa/Bhekti Fish cut in sticks
Black Pepper Powder
Salt to taste
2 Tbsp – Lemon juice

For Green Paste:
250 gms – Coriander Leaves
1 medium – Onion cut into cubes
4 to 5 – Green chili
2 inch – Ginger
6 to 7 – Garlic cloves
1 tbsp – Cooking Oil
1 tsp – Sugar
Salt to taste

For Breading:
Panko or plain Bread crumbs for coating

For Egg Wash:
2 – Eggs
1/2 tsp – Salt
1/2 tsp – Black pepper powder

For Fish Marination Paste:
3 tbsp – All-purpose flour
1 – Egg

For Frying:
Oil for air frying

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Instructions

Wash barramundi, bhetki, or basa, whatever you like or is available, nicely, and keep it in a bowl or plate.
For marination: Now marinate the fish with salt to taste, black pepper powder, and lemon juice. Marinate both sides.
Now keep it in the fridge for 20 minutes.
For coriander paste: Take onion cubes, ginger, garlic cloves, green chili, salt to taste, sugar, and cooking oil into a grinder.
Grind into a very smooth paste. Take it out in a bowl.
Now, in that bowl, add one beaten egg and 4 tablespoons of all-purpose flour.
Now mix it nicely and make a smooth paste.
Now take out the marinated fish again; we will marinate with the coriander paste we made.
Marinate both sides nicely.
Now we will keep this marinated fish in the fridge for an hour.
Now beat two eggs for egg wash. Add a little salt and pepper to the egg wash.
In three separate shallow dishes, set up a breading station. Place bread crumbs in the first dish, beaten eggs in the second dish, and a mixture of coriander paste, which is optional, but if you make it, it will take the dish to another level of yumminess.
Dip the marinated fish into the beaten eggs, ensuring an even coating.
Roll the fish in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing the breadcrumbs onto the fish to adhere.
Repeat the process one more time and ensure it is evenly coated with bread crumbs on all sides.
Give the fish sticks a nice rectangle shape.
Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes.
Lightly spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray or brush with a thin layer of olive oil.
Place the breaded fish sticks in a single layer in the basket, ensuring they are not touching.
Cook the fish sticks in the air fryer for 20–25 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time. Cook until they are golden brown and crispy.
Once the fish sticks are cooked, remove them from the air fryer and let them rest for a minute.
Serve with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce or a squeeze of lemon.

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Notes

For optimal outcomes, arrange the fish sticks in a single layer with sufficient spacing in the basket, allowing air to circulate effectively. Ensuring they do not overlap is crucial for even cooking and achieving the perfect crispiness. Avoid simply tossing them into the basket.
To enhance crispiness, apply a coat of pure oil spray to the fish sticks before air-frying. However, refrain from using cooking sprays like PAM, as they may cause damage to your air fryer.
I suggest flipping the fish sticks halfway through the cooking duration. If your air fryer is equipped with racks, be sure to also rotate them for even cooking.
The suggested timing in this recipe applies to standard fish sticks or fish fingers. If you’re preparing beer-battered or larger frozen fish, it’s advisable to extend the cooking time by a few minutes.
The cooking time may vary slightly depending on the type of Air Fryer you use. Oven-style air fryers typically require a bit more time. Additionally, some Air Fryers may require preheating, so it’s advisable to consult your manual.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Resting Time - 1 hour 20 minutes:
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Method: Air-fry
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 8 fish sticks
Calories: 270Kcal
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 345mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 14g
Cholesterol: 42mg

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