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Homemade Fish Sticks
This homemade baked fish sticks recipe is perfectly crispy on the outside, flaky tender on the inside and packed with flavor through and through, AKA 1000X better than store-bought! This fun, tasty, kid-friendly recipe is made with strips of cod, blanketed in crispy seasoned panko then baked or air fried to golden crispy perfection – which means you can feel good about eating them! This fish sticks recipe makes a fun snack or an easy weeknight dinner dunked in tartar sauce, or you favorite dipping sauce alongside some mac and cheese and a salad. You can also prep the fishsticks ahead of time or freeze for later so you’re ready for whenever those crunchy cravings strike!
👥 24 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 55 min⏳ Prep: 35 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- oven
- whisk
- baking sheet
- bowl
📝 Preparation Steps
1
TOAST PANKO
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Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
3
Whisk the Spice Mix seasonings together; set aside.
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Add panko to a large baking sheet and toss with ¼ cup olive oil until evenly moistened. Spread panko into an even layer. (See notes for cooking spray option). Bake at 450 degrees F for about ⏱️ 5-7 minutes, or until golden, stirring half way through cooking. Keep an eye on the panko the last few minutes so it doesn’t burn.
cup olive oil1/4
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BREADING STATIONS
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Transfer the toasted panko to a wide shallow bowl and whisk in cornmeal and 1 tablespoon Spice Mix; set aside.
7
Add eggs to a separate shallow dish. Whisk in 1 tablespoon Dijon and 1 tablespoon lemon juice; set aside.
large eggs2Dijon1 tablespoonlemon juice1 tablespoon
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Add the flour to a separate shallow dish and whisk in the remaining Spice Mix.
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Line a baking sheet with foil for easy cleanup then top with an oven safe wire metal rack. Spray the rack with nonstick cooking spray
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BREAD FISH
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(Use one hand for dredging the fish in the flour and panko and one hand for the egg.) Working with a few fish sticks at a time, dredge them in flour mixture, followed by the egg mixture, letting excess drip off, followed by the panko mixture. Press the panko into the fish sticks so it adheres. Transfer fish sticks to the prepared baking rack, spacing about 1-inch apart.
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BAKE
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Bake for 15-20 (depending on thickness) or until the fish is cooked through (check early and don't overbake).
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Serve immediately with tartar sauce or other favorite dipping sauce.
tartar sauce (HIGHLY recommended)
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