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