Description
Crispy homemade baked fish sticks deliver a healthier twist on classic comfort fare. Flaky white fish coated in seasoned breadcrumbs offers a simple, delicious meal perfect for family dinners you’ll want to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 grams) firm white fish (such as cod or tilapia), cut into 1-inch wide strips
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan
- ¼ cup (30 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Cooking spray or olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Activate the oven to 400°F and position a parchment-lined baking tray brushed with olive oil.
- Prepare Coating Station: Combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish; whisk eggs in a separate bowl; spread flour on a flat plate.
- Coat Fish: Dredge fish strips in flour, shaking off excess; dip into beaten eggs, then thoroughly coat with seasoned breadcrumb mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Arrange and Bake: Position breaded fish strips on prepared tray with strategic spacing; place in preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, rotating midway to achieve uniform golden-brown crispness and delicate internal flakiness.
Notes
- Ensure Crispiness: Pat fish strips completely dry with paper towels before coating to prevent sogginess and achieve maximum crunch.
- Coating Technique: Press breadcrumb mixture firmly onto fish to create a thick, even layer that adheres perfectly during baking.
- Temperature Precision: Use an instant-read meat thermometer to check internal fish temperature reaches 145°F for safe, perfectly cooked fish.
- Serve Fresh: Enjoy fish sticks immediately after baking to maintain optimal crispiness and prevent moisture from softening the breading.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 294
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg