Fish fingers are a family favorite in our house! The kids love them, I love them, and best of all, I can cook a batch in under 10 minutes using my air fryer. And I don't even need to add oil!
Air Fryer Frozen Fish Fingers
Equipment
- Air fryer
Instructions
- Place frozen fish fingers in a single layer in the air fryer basket and air fry 8 minutes at 400 °F, turning them once halfway.8 frozen fish fingers
- Check if they are done and as crispy as you like them - if not, add a few minutes. Make sure they are also heated through, to at least and heated to at least 160 °F. Then serve immediately, before the crisp is gone!
Notes
What to Do with Leftovers
Fish fingers are best eaten right after cooking, but you can save leftovers as well.- Storing: Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freezing: Do not re-freeze leftovers.
- Reheating in the air fryer: Reheat at 400℉ (200℃) for 2-3 minutes, until heated through.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, there is no need to defrost frozen fish fingers before cooking them in an air fryer. Simply place them straight from the freezer into the air fryer basket.
Fish fingers take around 8-12 minutes to cook in an air fryer, depending on how crispy you like them and how big they are.
The best temperature to cook fish fingers in an air fryer is 400°F/200°C. This will ensure that the fish fingers are cooked through and crispy on the outside.
Yes, it's actually better to cook them without it! When using oil or cooking spray for fried fish it often ends up soggy instead of crispy.
We hope this guide on how to cook frozen fish fingers in your air fryer was helpful. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to leave them below!
Leave a Reply