Description
These Crispy Baked Fish Sticks are a healthier twist on the classic favorite, with tender white fish coated in a crunchy breadcrumb and Parmesan crust. Baked to golden perfection, they are easy to make and perfect for a family-friendly meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish Sticks:
- 1 pound white fish fillets (such as cod or haddock), cut into 1-inch wide strips
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- cooking spray or olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with cooking spray.
- Prepare Dredging Station: Set up three shallow bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and spices.
- Coat the Fish: Dredge each fish strip in flour, then dip into the egg, and coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Bake: Place the coated fish sticks on the prepared baking sheet, spray the tops with cooking spray or olive oil, and bake for 12–15 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve: Serve immediately with tartar sauce, ketchup, or lemon wedges.
Notes
- To make these gluten-free, use almond flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- You can also air fry them at 400°F for 10–12 minutes.
- Great for kids and easy to freeze—just bake from frozen at 425°F for 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 fish sticks
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
