One of my favorite childhood meals was fish stick night. We would have those skinny Gorton’s fish sticks with macaroni and cheese and peas on nights when my parents needed an easy meal. For some reason, those flavors have stuck with me, but I am upping my fish stick quality as an adult! Check out my Air Fryer Fish Sticks Dinner for Two, complete with cheesy pasta and frozen peas! It is a tasty and budget-friendly meal that will bring you back to your childhood!
I wanted to mix this meal up a bit, so I upgraded the side dish from EZ mac to a cheesy Pasta-Roni microwave bowl. This heats in minutes and is a warm, cozy side dish for dinner. Add your favorite tartar sauce, and you have a fast and filling meal!
This is an easy meal to customize to your taste! If you are looking for healthier options, swap the pasta for a whole grain quinoa mix. You can also add a side salad or double the serving of vegetables to 1 cup to boost your nutrition. It is easier to eat at home when you are flexible and make things you really enjoy and look forward to eating!
Let’s make dinner!
Air Fryer Fish Stick Dinner for Two!
Equipment
- 1 Air Fryer
- 1 Microwave
Ingredients
- 4 each Frozen, breaded fish fillets
- 2 each Pasta Roni Cheesy Pasta cups
- 1 cup Frozen Peas
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 400 degrees. While it is preheating, remove the fish from the freezer.
- When your air fryer is preheated, add the fish sticks and set the timer for 12 minutes.
- Put 1 cup of peas in a microwave safe dish and microwave for 3-4 minutes according to package directions.
- When 6 minutes have passed, flip the fish sticks over so they cook evenly.
- When the peas are finished, prepare the Pasta Roni cups according to package directions, by adding water and microwaving.
- When the fish sticks are finished, plate each meal with 2 fish sticks, 1 cup of Pasta-Roni, and 1/2 cup of peas.
- Add your favorite tartar or dipping sauce to the plate and enjoy!
Notes
- The per-serving cost and calories were calculated based on 2 fish sticks, 1 package of Pasta-Roni cup, and 1/2 cup of frozen peas. The cost is $3.90 and 532 calories per serving.
- If the Pasta-Roni side dish is not your favorite, substitute it for something that you like better or meets your nutrition goals. EZ mac, rice, or pasta would all work well with this meal.
- The veggie can be swapped if you are not a fan of peas! Make it something you love and look forward to eating!
There you have it! Another insanely cheap, reasonably healthy dinner option that will keep you from fast food. As we try more of these recipes, there are a ton of options to keep you interested and give you variety in meal options.
This is a great example of how cooking at home can save you serious money, time, and health. Fish sticks and peas keep well in the freezer and the Pasta-Roni is shelf-stable to have on hand any time you need a quick meal. Combine those items and these air fryer fish sticks are a fabulous dinner option!
What is your favorite part of this meal? I think mine is the warm cheesy pasta! If you have a favorite air fryer dinner, I would love to hear about it in the comments below or over on our Instagram page!
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