Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 lb. cod fillets ((454 grams; approximately 3 fillets))
  • ¼ cup coarse-ground cornmeal
  • 2 tablespoons spelt flour
  • 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon onion powder
  • black pepper, to taste
  • ⅓ cup milk, 2%
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • cooking oil spray ((non-aerosol))
  • lemon wedges ((optional))
  • 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped pickles

Instruction

  • Mist an air fryer tray with the cooking spray.
  • Cut your cod fillets into 12 even pieces. I started with 3 fillets, and cut them width-wise into 4 pieces each. (Note: if you cut your fish differently than I did, you may need more or less breading than I am providing in this recipe.)
  • Mix the cornmeal, spelt flour, Parm, basil, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper in a medium-sized bowl. Put the milk in a second bowl. (Did you check out the recipe video?)
  • Bread your fish sticks by dipping them first in the milk and then in the cornmeal breading mixture. Place breaded fish sticks in a single layer on the air fryer tray. You should have just enough breading to completely cover the fish sticks.
  • Drizzle the melted butter over the fish sticks.
  • Air fryer directions: Put the tray with the fish sticks on the top rack in your air fryer oven. Air fry for 7 minutes at 400°F (200°C). Then carefully flip the fish sticks, put the baking tray back on the top rack, and air fry for an additional 7 minutes at 400°F (200°C). (No air fryer? Use the oven directions below instead!)
  • Alternate oven baked directions: Put the fish sticks on a metal cookie sheet that was misted with cooking spray. Broil for 5-8 minutes in the oven.
  • Note: However you cook your fish, use a meat thermometer to check that the it reached a minimum safe internal temperature of 145°F (63°C). Extend the cooking time if it's not at a safe temperature.