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    Homemade Fish Sticks Recipe

    Published: Apr 19, 2019 · Modified: Nov 7, 2019 by Anna 34 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These Homemade Fish Sticks are so easy to make! They are crunchy and delicious so you can forget the store-bought stuff! You only need 4 ingredients to make them.

    Serve these with my homemade Tartar Sauce and devour.

    Close up shot of golden brown fish sticks on plate.

    HOMEMADE FISH STICKS

    Have you ever wondered how to make homemade fish sticks that are flaky on the inside and crispy on the outside? Look no more! My recipe is simple and makes the best fish sticks ever! Forget about the frozen stuff from the store, because you only need 4 ingredients to make these (plus seasoning). We love them with Tartar Sauce or served like my Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets, that our kids love.

    How to Make the Best Homemade Fish Sticks?

    • Start by cutting fish fillet into 3/4" wide strips.
    • Prepare the breading station in three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with egg and one with breadcrumbs.
    • Dip each fish piece into flour first, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
    • Fry or bake until golden brown.

    Overhead shot of breading station for fish sticks.

    What do you need to make homemade fish sticks?

    • white firm fish fillets
    • flour
    • egg
    • breadcrumbs
    • seasoning (salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, lemon pepper mix, etc.)

    Homemade Fish Sticks variations:

    • bake them instead of frying: preheat oven to 375 degrees F and bake fish sticks for 15 to 18 minutes.
    • use panko or crushed corn flakes for even crispier fish sticks
    • gluten-free: use my homemade rice flour instead of breadcrumbs (skip regular flour step too)
    • egg-free: use melted butter or olive oil instead.

    What Fish can I use to make Homemade Fish Sticks?

    Any white firm fish will work: cod, catfish, halibut even tilapia.

    Can I make these Fish Stick ahead of time?

    Yes, you can bread the fish pieces and fry them (or bake them), cool completely and freeze on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Then transfer into a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 1 month.

    More recipes like this:

    Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets

    Gluten-free Chicken Nuggets

    Crispy Parmesan Tilapia

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    HOMEMADE FISH STICKS RECIPE:

     

    Homemade Fish Sticks Recipe

    Author: Anna
    These Homemade Fish Sticks are so easy to make! They are crunchy and delicious so you can forget the store-bought stuff! Serve these with my homemade Tartar Sauce and devour.
    5 from 12 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 15 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 407 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2 white fish fillets tilapia, cod, catfish, etc.
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 large egg
    • 2 tablespoons half and half
    • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
    • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying in pan (see note for baking)

    Instructions
     

    • Slice fillets into 3/4" wide pieces.
    • Prepare breading station: in one shallow dish, whisk egg and half and half; in another dish, place flour; in the last dish, combine breadcrumbs with garlic powder and Italian seasoning.
    • Season fish pieces with salt and pepper.
    • Dip each fish stick in flour first, then egg mixture, then finally in breadcrumbs. Coat evenly, shake of excess. Repeat with all fish pieces. Set them on a plate next to stove. Prepare another plate with a paper towel.
    • To fry in pan: heat up vegetable oil in pan. Fry fish sticks in batches, until golden brown. Remove onto paper towel lined plate to absorb excess oil.
    • To bake: preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Bake fish sticks on parchment paper lined baking sheet for 15 to 18 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 419mg | Potassium: 299mg | Vitamin A: 85IU | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1.5mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment with rating below!

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    1. Louis says

      December 04, 2022 at 10:24 pm

      Any suggestions for air frying, time , temp?

      Reply
      • Anna says

        December 19, 2022 at 9:51 pm

        Hi Louis! I do the same temperature but half of the baking time. Hope this helps!

        Reply
    2. Jen says

      June 05, 2021 at 9:38 pm

      5 stars
      Great recipe! We made it gluten free and dairy free. We used GF Panko and oat milk instead of bread crumbs and half and half. Made it with cod using a convection oven. We cooked it for 28 mins. So yummy. And loved your homemade tartar sauce too!

      Reply
    3. cheryl says

      March 30, 2021 at 7:02 am

      5 stars
      used wild caught cod
      added old bay to flour
      added lemon pepper to panko
      made tarter sauce with old bay lemon juice mayo and house seasoning
      served with carrot Broccolli rice pilaf
      YUM

      Reply
      • Anna says

        April 11, 2021 at 9:25 pm

        Perfect! Thank you for making my recipe, Cheryl!

        Reply
    4. Carmen says

      February 06, 2021 at 6:26 pm

      Oh my gracious. Did I just have a blast from the past? These are delicious! Reminiscent of my childhood but 50 times better. I made the tartar sauce, too. I was too busy eating to snap a picture. 🙂 I used a thin rock fish filet. Perfect!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        February 17, 2021 at 5:36 pm

        Yay! Best comment ever! I am so glad the fish sticks were a hit. Thank you, Carmen!

        Reply
      • Debi says

        March 14, 2021 at 3:58 pm

        I am not a huge fish eater but these sound yummy. However, since I m not a fish eater I don't know what fish would be good? I eat McDonald fish and I think that's cod. But if you have a suggestion I'd like to hear it.

        Reply
        • Jaye says

          March 29, 2021 at 9:48 am

          Cod is a great choice. Not ‘fishy’. Frozen, and many restaurants use cod fish sticks, sandwiches, and also
          fish -n- chips.

          Reply
    5. Molly says

      January 25, 2021 at 5:51 pm

      How many pounds is 2 filets? I've got 2 lbs of fish. I'm guessing I'll need to double the breading part? Thanks!

      Reply
    6. Reem Chaudhry says

      November 11, 2020 at 9:48 am

      5 stars
      Absolytely delicious. My kids ate every last night. Thank you so much!!

      Reply
    7. Amanda says

      November 09, 2020 at 11:59 am

      Any dairy free replacement suggestions?

      Reply
      • Natasha says

        January 04, 2021 at 10:24 pm

        Haven’t made them yet, but I’m going to try them with full fat oat milk (for half and half) and panko breadcrumbs (for plain breadcrumbs)

        Reply
    8. Michelle says

      October 29, 2020 at 8:32 pm

      5 stars
      These are amazing! So easy and delicious. I made with my 11 year old who likes fish and loved these. My 9 year old doesn't like fish but liked these fish sticks 🙂 I've used this breading process for other dishes, but never with cream or half and half mixed in with the egg. I think that's the secret to such a great crunchy coating.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        October 31, 2020 at 5:25 pm

        That is the best review ever! I am always so happy to see comments from moms that the kiddos love the dish! Thank you so much, Michelle!

        Reply
    9. Abby says

      August 30, 2020 at 5:11 pm

      I'm about To try it with halibut I'll let you know how it turns out but super excited to try

      Reply
      • Anna says

        August 31, 2020 at 9:53 pm

        I hope you love the fish sticks, Abby!

        Reply
    10. Angela says

      August 20, 2020 at 7:15 am

      5 stars
      I was struggling to come up with an idea for dinner & my friend said "oh just feed the kids fish sticks". Great idea except I have never fed my kids fish sticks. He said "knowing you, you will make them homemade" and I went on a search and came across this recipe. Now, my kids are not fish eaters (ages 16, 13 & 10 - we lived overseas in a 3rd world country for 7 years so fish quality was always questionable) but when I ask for dinner suggestions and no one has any, you eat what I make with no complaints. Let me just say, they devoured these! I used cod & tilapia so they did have a "choice" lol. The only change was I used Old Bay seasoning instead of the Italian seasoning. This paired with the tartar sauce recipe is a win/win!

      Reply
    11. Teresa says

      April 30, 2020 at 2:04 pm

      Could I use grouper?

      Reply
    12. Bill Dennen says

      August 19, 2019 at 12:10 pm

      5 stars
      I have been a longtime fan of Friday night fish sticks and beans from the time I was a kid. Over this years they have shrunk by 1/3. Real skimpy. So I decided to try yours and was tickled to find out how easy they are to make and enjoy. Now it’s back to Friday night fish fry in my house. Thank you

      Reply
      • Anna says

        August 19, 2019 at 12:29 pm

        Hi Bill! Nothing beats homemade, right? I am so glad you were able to bring back a favorite with my recipe. Thank you so much for giving it a try! Have a wonderful week!

        Reply
        • Priscilla mathew says

          September 05, 2022 at 3:08 pm

          Ur recipe is truly great anna i know ill enjoy it like everyone did

          Reply
    13. K says

      June 26, 2019 at 11:29 am

      How do you reheat if you freeze these?

      Reply
    14. Nicole says

      June 20, 2019 at 9:27 am

      5 stars
      I tried this method and my fish sticks were never better. Thank you. Also, the air fryer doesn't dry out the fish sticks.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        June 20, 2019 at 11:45 pm

        Thank you for trying my recipe, Nicole!

        Reply
      • Linda says

        May 05, 2022 at 8:13 am

        Good, I was hoping someone would mention air fryer because that's how I would prefer to cook them...any idea how long to cook?

        Reply
    15. Mallory Lanz says

      April 20, 2019 at 11:14 am

      5 stars
      This is the only way I can get my kids to eat fish. Thanks for a great recipe.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        April 22, 2019 at 6:12 pm

        Thanks, Mallory!

        Reply
    16. Toni says

      April 20, 2019 at 10:19 am

      5 stars
      Oh my gosh the crust on these homemade fish sticks is to die for! I'm so happy to be able to make these at home!

      Reply
    17. Aimee Shugarman says

      April 20, 2019 at 8:10 am

      5 stars
      These turned out perfect. My kids gobbled them up!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        April 22, 2019 at 6:13 pm

        Awesome! I am so glad they were a hit!

        Reply
    18. suzy says

      April 19, 2019 at 3:21 pm

      5 stars
      These are ten times better than the frozen kind!

      Reply
    19. Natasha says

      April 19, 2019 at 3:18 pm

      5 stars
      Yummy quick lunch for the summer! Can’t wait to try these!!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        April 22, 2019 at 6:13 pm

        Thanks, Natasha!

        Reply

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