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This homemade FISH STICKS recipe is baked instead of fried, making them crispy, tender, & flaky. These baked fish sticks aren't complete without homemade tartar sauce!
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Fish Sticks Recipe (Baked)

Succulent strips of fish are coated in breadcrumbs and expertly baked, resulting in a kid-friendly recipe that is sure to please.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood
Servings: 6
Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cod fillets cut into 1-inch strips
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
  • olive oil cooking spray
  • tartar sauce for serving (store bought or click for recipe)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F, cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil, and spray the foil with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  • Lightly coat the fish with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
    1 pound cod fillets, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, ½ teaspoon sweet or smoked paprika
    fish cut into strips on cutting board
  • Set out 3 shallow bowls to create a dredging station.
  • In the first shallow bowl, place the flour.
    1 cup all-purpose flour
  • In the second bowl, whisk the eggs and Dijon mustard together.
    2 large eggs, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
    egg mixture for fish sticks
  • In the third bowl, combine Panko breadcrumbs and the seasoned breadcrumbs.
    1 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
    mixing panko and seasoned breadcrumbs
  • For the dredging process, press a fish stick in the flour, making sure to cover all sides and shake off the excess.
    fish sticks dipped in flour mixture
  • Then, dredge the fish stick in the egg mixture and let the excess drip off. Now, press the fish in the breadcrumb mixture, patting to help the coating adhere.
    fish sticks dipped in egg mixture
  • Place the coated fish stick on the prepared rack/baking sheet and repeat the process with the remaining fish sticks.
    fish sticks placed on baking sheet
  • Spritz the fish with olive oil or butter-flavored cooking spray.
    olive oil cooking spray
    spraying olive oil on fish sticks before baking
  • Place the fish in the oven and bake 6 minutes. Turn the fish sticks over and spray with oil or cooking spray.
    baking fish sticks
  • Bake another 6-10 minutes or until the fish begins to flake easily with a fork.
  • Transfer cooked fish to a serving tray and serve immediately with Homemade Tartar Sauce or other favorite sauce.
    tartar sauce
    baked fish and chips with tartar sauce

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Notes

  • Make sure your oven is preheated to 400°F to ensure even cooking and crispy results.
  • Leave space between the fish sticks on the baking sheet to allow for proper air circulation, which helps them crisp up evenly.
  • Nutritional information does not include tartar sauce.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 95mg | Sodium: 821mg | Potassium: 433mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 244IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 82mg | Iron: 3mg