# Fish fingers cooking times

How long to cook fish fingers: **15–18 min in the oven at 220°C (200°C fan), 8–10 min in an air fryer at 200°C, 10–12 min under the grill and 8–10 min pan-fried**. Every way to cook it is below, with the temperature and how to tell it’s done.

Source: https://feastflow.co.uk/fish-fingers-cooking-times (FeastFlow free cooking-time guides). Last checked 11 November 2026.

## How long to cook fish fingers

Times are for 8–10 frozen fish fingers.

Fish fingers: cooking times by method:

| Method | Time | Heat | How |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Oven](https://feastflow.co.uk/oven-cooking-times) | 15–18 min | 220°C (200°C fan), 425°F, gas 7 | Turn halfway. |
| [Air fryer](https://feastflow.co.uk/air-fryer-cooking-times) | 8–10 min | 200°C (400°F) | In one layer; turn halfway. |
| [Grill](https://feastflow.co.uk/grilling-times) | 10–12 min | under a medium-hot grill | Turn halfway. |
| [Pan-fry](https://feastflow.co.uk/pan-frying-times) | 8–10 min | over a medium heat | Shallow-fry in a little oil, turning. |

## Before you start

Cook from frozen. Check the pack: brands vary a little.

## How to tell it’s done

Crisp and golden, piping hot in the middle.

## Questions

### How long to cook fish fingers in the oven?

15–18 min at 220°C (200°C fan), 425°F, gas 7. Turn halfway.

### How long to cook fish fingers in an air fryer?

8–10 min at 200°C (400°F). In one layer; turn halfway.

### How long to grill fish fingers?

10–12 min under a medium-hot grill. Turn halfway.

### How long to pan-fry fish fingers?

8–10 min over a medium heat. Shallow-fry in a little oil, turning.

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Times are a guide for typical home portions: ovens, air fryers, microwaves and sizes vary. Check meat, poultry and fish with a thermometer. Safe temperatures follow USDA and UK Food Standards Agency guidance.

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