Keto Air Fryer Fish Sticks are crisp, golden, low carb, and paleo breaded fish sticks made in the air fryer or the oven.
These homemade, healthy, air-fried fish sticks are crisp and full of flavor!
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This was inspired by the Keto Southern Air Fryer Drumsticks recipe on this site, and pairs well with these Keto Air Fryer Zucchini Fries.
The air fryer gives these fish sticks a fried food flavor without all the grease and the mess.
Low carb fish sticks are perfect for dipping in Low Carb Paleo Tartar Sauce, Keto Ranch dressing, or served with a splash of lemon and vinegar.
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My husband and son are big fans of fish & chips, and they loved that the texture of these are light and crisp and not greasy, heavy, and soggy like fried fish can be.
Speaking of chips or "fries," as we call them in the States, these Keto Air Fryer Zucchini Fries are absolutely amazing paired with the air fryer fish sticks.
Ingredients For Shopping
- 1 lb White Fish like haddock cod, tilapia, etc, cut into 1-inch sticks
- ¼ cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 2 tablespoons Water
- ½ cup Crushed Pork Rinds
- ½ cup Almond Flour
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Dried Dill
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- Avocado Oil Spray or olive oil spray
See the printable recipe card for more details.
Instructions
Preheat the air fryer or oven to 350ºF (180ºC). Remove the fish fillets from the fridge, pat dry with a paper towel, and cut into sticks 1 inch wide.
Into a shallow bowl or large plate, combine the crushed pork rind, almond flour, salt, garlic powder, paprika, dill, and black pepper. Mix with a fork. Set aside.
Add the mayonnaise, dijon mustard, and water to a small bowl and whisk to combine.
Dip the fish strips into the mayo mixture and tap the excess, transfer to the almond flour mixture, rolling from one side to another of the plate until nicely coated in the breading.
Transfer to a plate or straight to the air fryer basket or a greased baking sheet if made in the oven.
Repeat the process with the other fish sticks.
Don't overlap them; you may need to cook them in 2 or 3 batches depending on the size of your air fryer. Before cooking, spray avocado oil spray or olive oil spray over the breaded fish sticks.
Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, turn over, and cook for another 5 to 6 minutes or more until crisp and center are tender and cooked.
Hint: Don't overlap the fish sticks in the air fryer basket. You may need to cook them in 2 or 3 batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
Variations
- Spicy - add cajun spices to the breading mixture for a spicy fish stick.
📖 Printable Recipe Card
Keto Air Fryer Fish Sticks
Ingredients
- 1 lb White Fish like haddock cod, tilapia, etc, cut into 1-inch sticks
- ¼ cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
- 2 tablespoons Water
- ½ cup Crushed Pork Rinds
- ½ cup Almond Flour
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ½ teaspoon Dried Dill
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- Avocado Oil Spray or olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer or oven to 350ºF (180ºC).
- Remove the fish fillets from the fridge, pat dry with a paper towel, and cut into sticks 1 inch wide.
- Into a shallow bowl or large plate, combine the crushed pork rind, almond flour, salt, garlic powder, paprika, dill, and black pepper. Mix with a fork. Set aside.
- Add the mayonnaise, dijon mustard, and water to a small bowl and whisk to combine.
- Dip the fish strips into the mayo mixture and tap the excess, transfer to the almond flour mixture, rolling from one side to another of the plate until nicely coated in the breading.
- Transfer to a plate or straight to the air fryer basket or a greased baking sheet if made in the oven.
- Repeat the process with the other fish sticks. Don't overlap them; you may need to cook them in 2 or 3 batches depending on the size of your air fryer.
- Before cooking, spray avocado oil spray or olive oil spray over the breaded fish sticks.
- Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, turn over, and cook for another 5 to 6 minutes or more until crisp and center are tender and cooked.
- Remove from the air fryer or oven and serve immediately.
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Notes
Nutrition
Storage
Store leftover cooked fish sticks in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Equipment
Air Fryers come in many different styles and sizes depending on your counter or kitchen storage space. Here are some different sizes and models of Air Fryers.
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Food safety
- Cook fish to a minimum temperature of 145 °F (63 °C)
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
- Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
Don says
Thanks for including the oven instructions. I don't have an air fryer so those are super helpful!
jennifer says
So easy and delicious and fast !!! Plus 1 MILLION times tastier than anything bought from the frozen aisle.
ChihYu says
So delicious! Crispy crust, flaky fish and quick & easy to make! These will go on regular rotation!