Cooking Gorton's fish sticks in the air fryer is a pleasure and joy as the air fryer helps them become golden and crispy in a way that is difficult to achieve in the oven or microwave. Here is how to cook Gorton's fish sticks in the air fryer in only 10 minutes.
Gorton's Fish Sticks
Gorton's is among the best frozen seafood brands. Gorton's doesn't use any fillers, preservatives, artificial colors or flavors, hydrogenated oils, and antibiotics in its products. Additionally, it flash-freezes its fish sticks and other products at the peak of freshness to lock in their full flavor and nutrition.
For this recipe for cooking Gorton's fish sticks, I chose to use Gorton's Crunchy Breaded Fish Sticks, which are made from pollock. These fish sticks are wonderful with some tartar sauce and lemon, or any of your other favorite sauces.
Who Sells Gorton's Frozen Fish?
Gorton's is a subsidiary of Japanese seafood conglomerate called Nippon Suisan Kaisha, Ltd., which produces fish sticks and other frozen seafood for the retail market in the United States. You can learn more about the company at its website, gortons.com.
You can find Gorton's fish sticks in almost any supermarket and grocery store throughout the United States and Canada. You can also find them in Walmart and on Amazon.
Can You Cook Frozen Fish Sticks in an Air Fryer?
Yes, you can cook frozen fish sticks in an air fryer, and in fact, it is the best way to cook frozen fish sticks. One of the best ways to cook Gorton's fish sticks or any other frozen food is in the air fryer. The air fryer is becoming more and more popular for its ability to cook frozen food extremely well.
- Air frying gives you the crispy, crunchy texture of deep-fried fish sticks without dealing with hot oil.
- There is no need to thaw the fish sticks. When you cook frozen food in the air fryer, you should cook it from frozen. The fish sticks should be ready-to-eat in less than 15 minutes.
- Air fryers are extremely easy to clean.
The Ingredients and Gadgets You Will Need:
Kitchen Gadgets
- Air Fryer
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 1 package of frozen Gorton's Fish Sticks
Feel free to use another brand if you like as most brands should work with these instructions.
How to Cook Gorton's Fish Sticks in the Air Fryer
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 F.
- Place the frozen fish sticks in the air fryer in one layer (about 8 or fewer fish sticks), ensuring that there is some space between them.
- Cook the fish sticks for about 10 minutes, turning them halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Remove the Gorton's Breaded Fish Sticks from the air fryer and let them sit for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
- Serve and enjoy!
How to Reheat Gorton's Breaded Fish Sticks in the Air Fryer
It is super easy to reheat Gorton's breaded fish sticks in the air fryer. Just preheat your air fryer to 400 F. Then, cook the fish sticks in the air fryer for 1 to 2 minutes until warmed through.
What Temperature Should You Cook Fish Sticks in the Air Fryer?
The best temperature to cook Gorton's fish sticks at in the air fryer is 400 F and the fish sticks should only take about 10 minutes. That doesn't mean that you can't cook them at a lower or higher temperature. You can cook them at 325 F or 350 F, or even 375 F. However, if you want your fish to have a perfect crunchy texture, 400 F is a better choice.
What to Serve With Red Gorton's Fish Sticks
I prefer to serve Gorton's Breaded Fish Sticks with mayonnaise or garlic sauce. Here is a list of sauces you can serve with the fish sticks.
The Best Dipping Sauces for Gorton's Fish Sticks:
- Vinaigrette
- Yum Yum Sauce
- Alfredo Sauce
- Mediterranean Sauce with Garlic
- Tartar Sauce
Additionally, here are some delicious side dishes you can serve with Gorton's Breaded Fish Sticks.
The Best Side Dishes to Pair With Gorton's Fish Sticks:
- Mashed Potatoes
- Pasta Con Camarones
- Torchetti Pasta
- Cucumber and Carrot Salad with Mayonnaise
How to Cook Gorton’s Fish Sticks in the Air Fryer
Cooking Gorton’s fish sticks in the air fryer is a pleasure and joy as the air fryer helps them become golden and crispy in a way that is difficult to achieve in the oven or microwave. Here is how to cook Gorton’s fish sticks in the air fryer in only 10 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 package of frozen Gorton’s Fish Sticks
- cooking spray (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 F.
- Place the frozen fish sticks in the air fryer in one layer (about 8 or fewer fish sticks), ensuring that there is some space between them.
- Cook the fish sticks for about 10 minutes, turning them halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Remove the Gorton’s Breaded Fish Sticks from the air fryer and let them sit for 2 to 3 minutes before serving.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 216Total Fat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 482mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 1gSugar: 1gProtein: 13g
Vera Moore
Been buying these lately and they do crisp up nice at 400F in the AF, BUT like any other frozen fish stick they have a mealy texture in the mouth.