Homemade Crispy Fish Sticks

Homemade Crispy Fish Sticks 🐟

Golden, flaky fish sticks breaded at home taste way better than frozen, with a crunchy exterior and tender white fish inside that kids actually ask for.

25 min · Beginner · 280 cal · 28g protein · $3.50/serving · American

25minutes
4servings
280calories
28gprotein
$3.50per serving

Ingredients (serves 4)

  • 1.5 lbs Cod
  • 1 cup Panko
  • 2 Eggs
  • 0.5 cup All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Black Pepper
  • Vegetable Oil for frying

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat cod dry and cut into finger-sized pieces, about 3 inches long and 1 inch wide.

  2. 2

    Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour mixed with salt and pepper, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko.

  3. 3

    Coat each fish piece in flour, then dip in egg, then press into panko until fully coated.

  4. 4

    Heat 0.5 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Fry fish sticks in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.

  6. 6

    Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and serve warm with tartar sauce or ketchup.

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