Description
These homemade Baked Fish Sticks are a healthier twist on a classic favorite. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these fish sticks are easy to make and a hit with both kids and adults. Serve them with lemon wedges and tartar sauce for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
White Fish Fillets:
- 1 1/2 pounds white fish fillets such as cod, haddock, or tilapia, cut into 1-inch wide strips
Breading:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Other:
- cooking spray
- lemon wedges and tartar sauce for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Breading Stations: Set up three shallow dishes – one with the flour, salt, and pepper; one with the eggs and milk; and one with the panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Coat the Fish: Dredge each fish strip in the flour, then dip in the egg mixture, and coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake: Arrange the coated fish sticks on the baking sheet, spray the tops with cooking spray, and bake for 14 to 16 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Serve: Serve hot with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.
Notes
- For extra crunch, broil the fish sticks for 1 to 2 minutes at the end of baking.
- You can use gluten-free breadcrumbs to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Leftovers reheat best in an air fryer or oven to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Kid-Friendly
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 4 to 5 fish sticks
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
