Homemade Fish Sticks
Homemade fish sticks are a simple, oven-baked alternative to frozen fish sticks, made with real white fish, a crispy panko coating, and just a handful of pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 pound white fish
- 1 cup flour
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Pat fish dry with paper towels and cut into even strips.
- Place flour in one shallow dish, beaten eggs in another, and panko mixed with Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a third.
- Dredge each fish strip first in flour, then dip into eggs, then coat with the panko mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Arrange fish sticks in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle or brush with the melted butter.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve warm with tartar sauce, ketchup, or your favorite dipping sauce.
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Notes
- Pat the fish dry: Removing excess moisture from the fish helps the breading stick better and prevents soggy fish sticks.
- Cut evenly sized pieces: Keeping the fish strips similar in size ensures they cook evenly and finish at the same time.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan: Space the fish sticks out on the baking sheet so hot air can circulate and crisp the coating.
- Flip halfway through baking: Turning the fish sticks helps both sides brown evenly and stay crisp.
- Serving Suggestions: Serve these homemade fish sticks with sides like our Cauliflower Mac and Cheese or Air Fryer Carrot Fries for an easy, family-friendly meal.
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