Crunchy Fish Sticks Air Fryer (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Brine
01 -
6 to 8 cups chilled water
02 -
1/4 cup table salt
→ Fish and Coating
03 -
1 1/2 pounds of white fish like cod, haddock, tilapia, or halibut
04 -
2 tablespoons olive oil
05 -
2 cups of panko breadcrumbs
06 -
1/4 cup plain flour
07 -
2 large eggs
→ Seasonings
08 -
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
09 -
1/4 cup mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon Old Bay spice mix
11 -
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 -
1/8 teaspoon salt
# Instructions:
01 -
Stir salt into water in a large bowl. Soak fish for 15 minutes.
02 -
Toss panko with olive oil and microwave for 2-4 minutes. Let it cool after it turns lightly golden.
03 -
In a bowl, mix together the eggs, flour, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, Old Bay, salt, and pepper.
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Dip pieces of fish first in the egg batter, then into the panko. Shake off excess.
05 -
Cook the fish at 400°F for about 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through. Spray with oil if needed for extra crispness.
# Notes:
01 -
Slice the fish into portions about 4 inches in length
02 -
Cook in multiple batches to keep everything in a single layer
03 -
Oil the air fryer basket so the fish won’t stick