Air Fryer Homemade Fish Fingers: Ready in 30 Minutes
Air Fryer Homemade Fish Fingers brings the classic flavor of the coast to your kitchen, these fish fingers are kid friendly and perfect for a quick meal. These golden-brown delights combine a subtle blend of spices and a crunchy exterior that’s sure to win over both the young and young at heart.
Using simple ingredients and an air fryer, this recipe is not only healthy but also minimizes mess and cooking time, making it ideal for busy evenings. Whether served as a snack during game night or as part of a balanced dinner, these fish fingers are designed to please a crowd while keeping cooking stress-free.
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How to make Air Fryer Homemade Fish Fingers
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- Vegetable oil cooking spray;
- 2 eggs;
- 85g (3oz) Panko breadcrumbs;
- 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning;
- ½ tsp ground black pepper;
- 1 tsp salt;
- 1 tsp paprika;
- 4 tbsp plain flour;
- 4x (170g [6oz]) cod fillets.
Instructions:
- Begin by preparing your cod fillets: cut each fillet into 4 even fingers.
- Ready your assembly line with three shallow bowls. In the first bowl, mix the flour, paprika, salt, and black pepper. In the second, beat the eggs. In the third, mix together the panko breadcrumbs and Old Bay seasoning.
- Coat each fish finger in the flour mixture, ensuring they are lightly covered. Dip them next into the beaten eggs, then press them into the panko mixture to coat thoroughly.
- Preheat your air fryer and spray the basket with vegetable oil cooking spray. Arrange the breaded fish fingers in the basket, ensuring they don’t touch for even cooking.
- Cook at 400°F for 10 minutes, or until the fish fingers are golden brown and crispy. Turn them halfway through cooking to ensure even crispiness.
- Serve hot from the air fryer with sides of ketchup, tartar sauce, or cocktail sauce for dipping.
Enjoy these Air Fryer Homemade Fish Fingers as a perfect treat that brings the charm of beachside eating right to your table!
