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.
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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Save this recipeInstructions
- 1
Pat cod dry and cut into finger-sized pieces, about 3 inches long and 1 inch wide.
- 2
Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour mixed with salt and pepper, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko.
- 3
Coat each fish piece in flour, then dip in egg, then press into panko until fully coated.
- 4
Heat 0.5 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Fry fish sticks in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and serve warm with tartar sauce or ketchup.
