Air Fryer Fish Sticks – Keto Fish Sticks

Air Fryer Fish Sticks is a recipe that you want to make if you are a fan of seafood. A keto fish sticks recipe that is heart-healthy and keto-friendly. Homemade air fryer tilapia fish sticks are calling your name.

Whether you are looking for a keto fried fish, cod in air fryer recipe, or pork rind fish sticks, this recipe fits it. Even if you are not keto, these fish sticks are heavenly.

Cod or any other white fish is good for this homemade fish stick recipe. Fish sticks in air fryer give you that deep-fried flavor and texture but without all the excess oil.

Why you will enjoy this air fryer fish sticks…

• A keto diet friendly recipe
• Crispy coating
• Flavorful tender fish
• Gluten Free
• Made with almond flour
• Easy ingredients
• Freezer Friendly

Ingredients For Healthy Fish Sticks

• Cod, Tilapia or other white fish
• Creole or Old Bay Seasoning
• Egg
• Almond Flour
• Pork Rinds
• Salt and Pepper

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How to Make

Step 1: Start by adding your almond four to one bowl. Then add pork rinds crumbs to another bowl, then lastly beaten eggs.

Step 2: Season your fish sticks with salt, pepper, and Creole seasoning. Next dredge in almond flour.

Step 3: Dip in the egg wash, allow the excess to drip off. Then roll in pork rinds and place in a greased air fryer.

Step 4: Air Fry the fish sticks as directed, remove carefully then serve!

Storage

You can store your air fryer fried fish leftovers in the fridge, for 1-2 days. Or if you want to meal prep you can allow the fish sticks to cool. Then freeze for up to 3 months.

To reheat warm back up in the air fryer, oven, or even microwave. We don’t recommend the microwave as it will make the breading soggier in texture.

Expert Tips

• Leave space in between each fish stick, so that the air can circulate around the fish and you get an even cook.
• If you are not keto, you can use all purpose flour and bread crumbs in replace of almond flour and pork rinds.
• Tilapia in the air fryer and cod are so easy. All air fryers heat differently so pull fish when it is done.
• Season your fish as you would like.
• You can even use fresh caught fish. Just take your fish fillets and prep them and cut into even strips.
• The fish needs to be cut into even slices for even cooking.

Practical notes

What is the best fish to use for fish sticks?

Tilapia fillets, cod, or even bass or catfish are a great fish. Any white fish will offer the best flavor in our opinion. They are mild in flavor and allow the crush pork rinds coating to pair nicely.

How to make homemade tartar sauce?

1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon diced up pickles, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon dill, 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. Salt and pepper to season. Mix and allow it to refrigerate covered for 30 minutes before serving.

How to get golden coating on fish when air frying?

Use an oil mister and spritz each fish stick with cooking spray. Then air fry and it will offer a nice golden color to your coating.

Can you use cooking spray in an air fryer?

Store-bought cooking sprays are said to eat away the enamel of an air fryer over time. It is recommended to buy an u003ca href=u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noreferrer nofollowu0022u003eoil misteru003c/au003e that you pour oil into and mist your food and air fryer racks that way.

What To Serve With Keto Fish Sticks

You are more than welcome to get creative here. Do a keto approve bbq sauce, mayo and dijon mustard mix, find a keto-approved dip you want and pair with your fish.

Or eat it plain if you are not a fan of dipping. We also love to drizzle with a little fresh lemon juice! This is one of our favorite keto fish recipes to make in a hurry.

• Coleslaw
• French Fries
• Cucumber and Onions
• Veggie Salad

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• Beet Chips | Beet chips are so easy to make in your air fryer. Crunchy, savory, and a healthy snack option.
• Air Fryer Roasted Pesto Potatoes | Pesto potatoes are loaded with tons of flavor. These are also an easy side dish.

Ingredients

Makes 1 lb fish sticks

• 1 lb Tilapia or Other White Fish
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 2 oz Pork Rinds crushed and crumbled
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon Creole or Old Bay Seasoning
• Salt and Pepper to Taste
• Lemon juice, optional

Equipment

• Rae Dunn BEAT Whisk

Method

1. Start by preheating your air fryer to 350 degrees.
2. Place your almond flour in a shallow bowl. Then crush pork rinds on another shallow bowl. And whisk eggs in a bowl for dipping.
3. Now cut white fish into a fish stick. Just make sure they are uniform in size.
4. Then season the fish with Creole and salt and pepper.
5. Dip the fish in the almond flour, coating it well. Then dip in egg mixture, allow excess to drip off.
6. Now roll fish sticks in pork rinds and place them on the heated air fryer tray. You can spritz your air fryer tray with oil to prevent the fish from sticking.
7. Air fry 12-15 minutes or until browned and fish is cooked through.
8. Drizzle the air fryer fish sticks with fresh lemon juice and serve.

Kitchen notes

You can use any white fish for this recipe. Spritz your fish sticks with oil to help the pork rind coating crisp up. If you are not keto you can swap almond flour with all-purpose flour, and bread crumbs for pork rinds if you want. These fish sticks are freezer-friendly. Once cooked allow to the air fried fish sticks to cool. Then place in a freezer container for 3 months. Reheat in the oven or air fryer till warm.