Crispy Homemade Fish Sticks 🐟✨
Golden, crunchy, and way better than frozen
Description
These Crispy Homemade Fish Sticks are a nostalgic favorite made fresh and flavorful at home. Tender white fish is seasoned, coated in a light breading, and cooked until perfectly golden and crunchy on the outside while staying flaky on the inside. They’re simple to make, kid-approved, and perfect for quick dinners, lunches, or snack time.
Once you try homemade fish sticks, you’ll never want the frozen kind again.
Ingredients
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1 lb white fish fillets (cod, haddock, or pollock)
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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2 large eggs, beaten
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1 cup breadcrumbs or panko
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½ teaspoon paprika (optional)
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½ teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
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Oil, for frying
Directions
1️⃣ Prepare the Fish
Pat fish fillets dry with paper towels and cut into even stick-shaped pieces. Season lightly with salt and black pepper.
2️⃣ Set Up the Breading Station
Place flour in one shallow bowl. In a second bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, combine breadcrumbs, paprika, and garlic powder.
3️⃣ Bread the Fish
Dip each fish stick into the flour, shaking off excess. Then dip into the beaten eggs, followed by the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to coat.
4️⃣ Fry Until Golden
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry fish sticks in batches for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate.
5️⃣ Serve
Serve hot with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce.