Here’s a crispy, easy recipe for Air Fryer Fish Fingers — golden outside, tender and flaky inside, with less oil than deep frying.

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🐟 Air Fryer Fish Fingers

Ingredients (Serves 3–4)

• 1 lb (450 g) white fish fillets (cod, haddock, or pollock)
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko for extra crispiness)
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• Cooking spray or olive oil spray

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Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Fish

• Pat fish dry with paper towels.
• Cut into finger-sized strips (about 1-inch wide).

2️⃣ Set Up Breading Station

• Bowl 1: Add flour.
• Bowl 2: Whisk eggs with milk.
• Bowl 3: Mix breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

3️⃣ Coat the Fish

• Dredge each strip in flour (shake off excess).
• Dip into egg mixture.
• Coat thoroughly in breadcrumbs, pressing gently so crumbs stick.

4️⃣ Air Fry

• Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
• Lightly spray basket with oil.
• Place fish fingers in a single layer (don’t overcrowd).
• Spray tops lightly with oil.
• Cook for 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.

5️⃣ Serve

• Serve immediately with lemon wedges, tartar sauce, ketchup, or garlic mayo.

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🔥 Tips for Extra Crispiness

• Use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs.
• Lightly spray both sides before cooking.
• Don’t stack or overlap pieces in the air fryer.

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🥗 Serving Ideas

• With fries for classic fish and chips
• In wraps with lettuce and sauce
• Over a fresh salad for a lighter meal

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If you’d like, I can also give you a kid-friendly version, a low-carb keto version, or a frozen-to-air-fryer cooking guide.