Crispy and Flavorful Tartar Sauce Battered Fish Sticks in the Air Fryer

Enjoy a crispy and flavorful twist on classic fish sticks with this easy recipe for tartar sauce battered fish sticks cooked in the air fryer. The tangy tartar sauce batter adds a delicious flavor dimension to the tender fish fillets, while the air fryer ensures a perfectly crispy coating without the need for deep frying.

Ingredients

• 1 lb white fish fillets, cut into strips
• 1 cup tartar sauce
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cooking spray

Directions

1. In a shallow dish, mix together tartar sauce, flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to make the batter.
2. Dip each fish strip into the batter, coating evenly, then dredge in panko breadcrumbs.
3. Place the battered fish sticks in the air fryer basket in a single layer, spray with cooking spray.
4. Air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until fish is cooked through and coating is crispy.
5. Serve hot with additional tartar sauce for dipping.

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