Description
Crispy Baked Fish Sticks are a delicious and easy homemade dish that offers a healthier alternative to traditional fried fish sticks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound white fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia), cut into strips
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko for extra crunch)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
- Cooking spray or olive oil for drizzling
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray it with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil.
- Set up a breading station: Place the flour in one shallow bowl, beat the eggs in a second bowl, and combine the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a third bowl.
- Dredge each fish strip in the flour, shaking off the excess. Dip it into the beaten eggs, then coat it with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Arrange the breaded fish sticks on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray or drizzle with olive oil for extra crispiness.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the coating is golden brown and crispy. Flip the fish sticks halfway through baking for even crispiness.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the fish sticks.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with almond flour and use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Add your favorite herbs, such as parsley or dill, to the breadcrumb mixture for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg