Description
These Crispy Homemade Fish Sticks provide a healthier, tastier alternative to store-bought ones, featuring fresh fish and a crunchy coating that’s perfect for family dinners or as a delightful appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ pounds firm fish fillets (salmon, cod, haddock, or pollock)
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (use almond flour for gluten-free)
- 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
- ½ cup bread crumbs (or crushed corn flakes)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Juice of ½ lemon, for finishing
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the fish fillets dry and cut into sticks. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika.
- Set up a breading station with flour in one dish, egg wash in the second, and breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan in the third.
- Dredge fish sticks in flour, dip in egg wash, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- For the oven method, preheat oven to 425°F. Place sticks on a parchment-lined sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and bake 15-18 minutes, flipping once.
- For the air fryer method, preheat to 400°F, arrange sticks in a single layer, and air fry 8-10 minutes, flipping once.
- Sprinkle cooked sticks with lemon zest, juice, and parsley before serving with a dipping sauce.
Notes
- Firm white fish like cod or haddock are best to prevent falling apart during cooking.
- Double-coat for extra crunch by repeating the egg and breadcrumb steps.
- For gluten-free versions, use almond flour for both flour and breadcrumbs.
- Avoid overcrowding when baking or air frying for best results.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking or Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5 fish sticks
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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