Air Fryer Fish Sticks with Lemon-Dill Yogurt Dip
Homemade fish sticks breaded with panko and seasoned to perfection, air fried until golden, paired with a tangy lemon-dill yogurt sauce for a healthy kid-friendly dinner. This American-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs cod fillets, all-purpose flour, large eggs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb, cut into 3-inch strips cod fillets
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2, beaten large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- as needed olive oil spray
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat air fryer to 400°F for 5 minutes. In a shallow bowl, whisk 1/2 cup all-purpose flour with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: In a second bowl, beat 2 large eggs. In a third bowl, combine 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 tsp paprika, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder.
- Step 3: Dip each 3-inch cod fillet strip first into the flour mixture, shaking off excess, then into the beaten eggs, and finally into the panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere the coating.
- Step 4: Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil spray. Arrange the breaded fish sticks in a single layer without overlapping. Spray the tops lightly with olive oil spray.
- Step 5: Air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the coating is golden brown and the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Step 6: While fish sticks cook, mix 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt with 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill and 1 tbsp lemon juice to make the dip.
- Step 7: Serve the crispy fish sticks warm with the lemon-dill yogurt dip alongside a fresh vegetable or salad.
