Description
Crispy golden Baked Fish Sticks bring marine delights straight from Mediterranean kitchens to dinner plates. Panko-crusted white fish fillets deliver perfect crunch with light, wholesome seasoning that promises restaurant-quality comfort without excess oil.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 grams) white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or haddock), cut into strips
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) breadcrumbs (whole wheat or panko)
Coating and Seasoning:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Serving Options:
- Tartar sauce (optional)
- Ketchup (optional)
- Lemon wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all breading components: flour, eggs, and seasoned breadcrumb mixture in separate shallow containers, arranging them in sequence for efficient fish coating.
- Pat fish strips completely dry using paper towels to ensure optimal breading adherence and crispy texture.
- Thoroughly dredge each fish strip first in flour, meticulously shaking off excess to create a thin, even layer that helps egg mixture cling effectively.
- Submerge flour-coated fish into beaten eggs, allowing complete coverage and ensuring breadcrumbs will stick securely.
- Roll egg-dipped fish through seasoned breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to create a uniform, crisp exterior coating that will provide maximum crunchiness.
- Position breaded fish strips onto parchment-lined baking sheet, maintaining slight spacing between pieces to promote even heat circulation and consistent browning.
- Position prepared baking sheet in preheated oven, positioning rack in center for balanced heat distribution and optimal cooking results.
- Bake fish strips until exterior turns golden brown and crisp, checking internal temperature reaches 145°F, typically requiring 15-20 minutes of cooking time.
- Remove from oven and allow fish sticks to rest momentarily, permitting residual heat to complete cooking and helping maintain crispy exterior.
- Serve immediately alongside preferred dipping sauces, ensuring maximum enjoyment of warm, crunchy fish sticks.
Notes
- Select white fish like cod or haddock for tender, mild-flavored fish sticks that crisp beautifully.
- Pat fish strips completely dry before breading to ensure maximum crunchiness and prevent soggy coating.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crispy texture, which creates a lighter and more delicate crunch compared to traditional breadcrumbs.
- For gluten-free option, replace wheat flour with almond flour or corn
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg