Go Back
Print Recipe

Crispy Fish Sushi

Who says sushi night has to be complicated? These crispy fish stick sushi rolls are a fun and flavorful twist on traditional sushi, blending crunchy, golden-brown fish sticks with creamy avocado, fresh cucumber, and a layer of perfectly seasoned sushi rice. Finished with a toasted panko coating for an extra crunch and served with a tangy sushi tartar sauce, this recipe is an easy way to elevate your homemade sushi game—just like that!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: crispy fish, sushi
Author: kingcooks

Equipment

  • Kitchen cloth
  • Plastic wrap

Ingredients

  • 6-8 premium fish sticks
  • 3-4 nori sheets
  • 1 small cucumber sliced
  • 1 small avocado sliced

Toasted Panko

  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp butter unsalted

Sushi Tartar Sauce

  • 1 cup mayo
  • 1 tsp pickles chopped
  • 1 tsp shallots chopped
  • 1 tsp dill chopped
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper

Sushi Rice

  • 2 cup cooked sticky rice
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

Crispy Fish

  • Follow cooking instructions for fish sticks. I used Trident Seafoods, The Ultimate Fish Stick and air fryer them at 400F for 10-12 minutes.

Toasted Panko

  • In a pan over low medium heat, add the unsalted butter and panko breadcrumbs. Continuously stir until the breadcrumbs turn golden brown. This should take about 2-3 minutes.

Sushi Tartar Sauce

  • In a small bowl, add all ingredients listed under “Sushi Tartar Sauce.” Mix until fully incorporated and set aside.

Sushi Rice

  • To a bowl, add all ingredients listed under “Sushi Rice” and mix until combined.

Assemble

  • Lay down a clean kitchen cloth, then some plastic wrap and a sheet of nori.
  • Create a thin layer of sushi rice to the nori and flip over to have the empty side of the nori facing up.
  • Add a few pieces of fish and cucumber to the center. Top with slices of avocado.
  • Grab one end of the plastic wrap/kitchen cloth, fold it over and tuck to create the roll. Gently apply pressure to the roll to pack it in as tightly as possible.
  • Unroll from the plastic wrap/kitchen cloth and spread out a layer of toasted panko on to the plastic wrap and roll the sushi over them. Seal with the plastic wrap and continue to form.
  • Slice into pieces and serve with a side of the sushi tartar sauce. Enjoy!