Air Fryer Salmon Fish Sticks with Whipped Feta
These air fryer salmon fish sticks with whipped feta dip take fish sticks to a whole new level. The salmon is perfectly air fried keeping it light and crispy. Dip your sticks in the tangy and creamy whipped feta for the ultimate flavor combination. Serve these fish stick alongside your favorite side salad for a bright and fresh kick.
Ingredients Needed for Air Fryer Salmon Fish Sticks with Whipped Feta
Salmon – You’ll need one pound of salmon for this recipe. A thick center cut slice works best. Remove the skin and any pin bones from the salmon. Slice the salmon into 3-inch long and 1 – 1.5-inch thick slices. I was able to get 8 salmon sticks from one pound of salmon.
Breading – You’ll need to setup a breading station for the salmon. Grab three bowls. Add cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, salt and black pepper to one bowl, mix well. Add an egg to the second bowl, whisk well. And add the panko breadcrumbs to the third bowl.
Whipped Feta – You’ll need good feta cheese, 0% Greek yogurt, fresh squeezed lemon juice and good olive oil for this recipe. Top the whipped feta with a drizzle of olive oil, cracked black pepper and fresh dill.
Side Salad – You’ll need fresh arugula, halved cherry tomatoes, diced English cucumbers, thinly sliced red onion, juice from half a lemon, a drizzle of olive oil, pinch of salt and a touch of black pepper.
How to Make Air Fryer Salmon Fish Sticks
Prepare the Fish
Remove the skin and any pin bones from the salmon. Slice the salmon into 3-inch long and 1 – 1.5-inch thick slices. I was able to get 8 salmon sticks from one pound of salmon.
Bread the Salmon
Grab three bowls. Add cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, salt and black pepper to one bowl. Mix well. Add an egg to the second bowl, whisk well. And add the panko breadcrumbs to the third bowl. Start by grabbing one piece of salmon and running it through the cornstarch mixture, followed by the egg, and the panko breadcrumbs. Making sure it’s lightly coated. Repeat for all salmon sticks until they are all breaded.
Air Fry the Salmon Fish Sticks
Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees. Spray the basket with avocado oil cooking spray. Add the fish sticks, but do not overcrowd the basket. Spray the top of the fish sticks with avocado oil cooking spray. Bake for 5-6 minutes turning halfway through.
Make the Whipped Feta
Combine good feta cheese, 0% Greek yogurt, fresh squeezed lemon juice, and good olive oil in a small food processor. Buzz until smooth and creamy. Add to a small serving dish. Top with a drizzle of olive oil, cracked black pepper and fresh dill.
Make a Salad
Combine a handful of arugula, halved cherry tomatoes, diced English cucumbers, thinly sliced red onion, juice from half a lemon, a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Mix well.
Assemble the Dish
Add the salmon fish sticks to a serving dish, alongside the whipped feta and side salad. Serve and enjoy.
Storage
Leftover salmon sticks should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for three to four days. Reheat in the microwave. Whipped feta can be stored in a separate airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three or four days. Dressed salad should be enjoyed immediately.
Air Fryer Salmon Fish Sticks with Whipped Feta
Ingredients
Salmon Sticks
- 1 lb. salmon, remove skin and slice into sticks
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup cornstarch, or AP flour
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt, or 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
Whipped Feta
- 4 ounces feta
- ⅓ cup 0% Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice, fresh squeezed
Salad
- 2 cups arugula
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup English cucumber, diced small
- ⅓ cup red onion, sliced thin
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh squeeezed
- drizzle olive oil
- pinch salt
- pinch black pepper
Equipment
- 1 air fryer
- 4 mixing bowls for breading station and salad
- 1 small food processor
Instructions
How to Make Air Fryer Salmon Fish Sticks
Prepare the Fish
- Remove the skin and any pin bones from the salmon. Slice the salmon into 3-inch long and 1 -1.5-inch thick slices. I was able to get 8 salmon sticks from one pound of salmon.
Bread the Salmon
- Grab three bowls. Add cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, salt and black pepper to one bowl. Mix well. Add an egg to the second bowl, whisk well. And add the panko breadcrumbs to the third bowl. Start by grabbing one piece of salmon and running it through the cornstarch mixture, followed by the egg, and the panko breadcrumbs. Making sure it’s lightly coated. Repeat for all salmon sticks until they are all breaded.
Air Fry the Salmon Fish Sticks
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees. Spray the basket with avocado oil cooking spray. Add the fish sticks, but do not overcrowd the basket. Spray the top of the fish sticks with avocado oil cooking spray. Bake for 5-6 minutes turning halfway through.
Make the Whipped Feta
- Combine good feta cheese, 0% Greek yogurt, lemon juice and good olive oil in a small food processor. Buzz until smooth and creamy. Add to a small serving dish. Top with a drizzle of olive oil, cracked black pepper and fresh dill.
Make a Salad
- Combine a handful of arugula, halved cherry tomatoes, diced English cucumbers, thinly sliced red onion, juice from half a lemon, a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Mix well.
Assemble the Dish
- Add the salmon fish sticks to a serving dish, alongside the whipped feta and side salad. Serve and enjoy.
