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Air Fryer Salmon Fish Sticks Recipe

This air fryer salmon fish sticks recipe makes a quicker yet healthier version of the iconic deep-fried British snack.
  • cook TIME 10 mins
  • prep TIME 10 mins
  • total TIME 20 mins
Course: Side DishCuisine: British
Keyword: Air Fryer Fish Sticks, Air Fryer Fish Sticks Recipe, Fish Sticks Recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 255 kcal

Ingredients (17)

  • 14 oz skinless boneless salmon fillets cut into 1x3.5 inch strips
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 10 tbsp plain panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground pepper
  • 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp parsley
  • 2 tbsp Japanese mayonnaise
  • 1/2 tsp traditional Dijon mustard
  • 0.25 oz pickle relish
  • 1/4 tsp dill
  • 1/4 tsp garlic chopped
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

INSTRUCTIONS

1

Season 14 oz salmon with 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/8 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper, 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning, and 1/4 tsp paprika.

Season the fish strips for sticks
2

Make the breadcrumb mixture: In a small bowl, mix 10 tbsp breadcrumbs with 1/2 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp parsley. Set aside.

Make the breadcrumb mixture for fish sticks
3

Dip each fish stick into 2 tbsp flour, tossing to coat, and shake off any excess. Then dip it into the 1 egg wash and finally into the breadcrumb mixture. Place the breaded fish stick on a prepared plate and repeat with the remaining fish strips.

Coat each fish stick in flour egg wash and breadcrumbs
4

Place the fish sticks into the air fryer’s basket in a single layer. Cook at 350°F for 10 minutes.

Cook coated fish in the air fryer
5

Make the tartar sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp mayonnaise, 1/4 tsp garlic, 1/2 tsp mustard, 0.25 oz pickle relish, 1/4 tsp dill, and 1 tsp lemon juice.

Make the tartar sauce
6

Remove the fish sticks from the air fryer. Serve hot, using the tartar sauce as a dip.

Serve fish sticks with the sauce

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 255 kcal | Fat 11 g | Saturated Fat 3 g | Trans Fat 0 g | Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat 2 g | Cholesterol 128 mg | Sodium 241 mg | Potassium 476 mg | Carbohydrate 11 g | Fiber 1 g | Sugar 1 g | Protein 23 g | Vitamin A 212 IU | Vitamin C 2 mg | Calcium 26 mg | Iron 1 mg