Description
Crispy fish sticks deliver pure comfort straight from your kitchen, perfect for weeknight dinners when simplicity matters most. Golden and tender, these homemade treats beat anything from the frozen food aisle, ensuring a delicious meal your family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb white fish fillets
- 2 eggs
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Liquids and Garnish:
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 lemon
Instructions
- Thoroughly dab 1 lb white fish fillets with paper towels to eliminate excess liquid.
- Slice fish into precise 1-inch wide strips, ensuring consistent sizing.
- Blend ½ cup flour, 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp black pepper, and ½ tsp garlic powder in a shallow container.
- Whisk 2 eggs until completely smooth in another shallow dish.
- Spread 1 cup breadcrumbs across a third shallow container.
- Coat each fish strip in seasoned flour mixture, carefully shaking off surplus powder.
- Immerse floured fish completely in beaten eggs, ensuring total coverage.
- Gently press fish into breadcrumbs, creating an even coating on all sides.
- Arrange breaded strips on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Heat oven to precisely 425°F with rack in center position.
- Drizzle ¼ cup vegetable oil evenly across fish strips.
- Bake for exactly 12-15 minutes, rotating pan halfway through cooking process.
- Verify fish reaches 145°F internal temperature using a meat thermometer.
- Extract baking sheet from oven and allow fish to rest 2-3 minutes.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice across crispy fish sticks just before serving.
Notes
- Pat fish fillets extremely dry for the crispiest coating that sticks perfectly to the surface.
- Choose thick white fish like cod or halibut for the most tender and flaky fish sticks.
- Arrange breaded fish strips with some space between them on the baking sheet so they crisp evenly without steaming.
- Season breadcrumbs with extra herbs like dried parsley or dill to boost flavor and make your fish sticks more interesting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg