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.
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 ¾" 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.
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.
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HOMEMADE FISH STICKS RECIPE:
Homemade Fish Sticks Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 white fish fillets tilapia, cod, catfish, etc.
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons half and half
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup plain breadcrumbs
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup vegetable oil for frying in pan (see note for baking)
Instructions
- Slice fillets into ¾" 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.
Michal says
These look delicious! If you bake them, do you need to drizzle with any oil?
Jola says
We really liked this recipe. Now we often make it for lunch
Krzysztof says
I will never buy ready-made fish fingers again. Your recipe is much better
Przyprawione sercem says
The homemade version of fish fingers appeals to me much more. Yours are wonderful
John McGraw says
I deep fry Em but they come out just fine I use a little thick or cut a fish more like a 1/2 inch by about 4" Taste much better than anything you can get anywhere else almost like home 25 years ago
Anna says
Thank you so much, John! I'm so glad the fish sticks were a success!
Serge says
I haven't tried the recipe but am planning on trying.
What temp for frying?
Cindy says
I found this recipe and made the fish sticks during Lent. Hey were wonderful and we love them. I do have a question, i have frozen some of the baked fish sticks, should I thaw before reheating or put them in the oven frozen?
Mary says
I made these fish sticks for dinner and we loved them, the tartar sauce recipe was good too! I baked them and used Old Bay seasoning. I’ve been looking for a good recipe for baked fish and this was wonderful!
Anna says
I am so glad the fish sticks and the sauce were a hit! Thank you for making my recipes, Mary!
Grace says
Hi! My son has a few food allergies, but I’d like to try making this for him. I have some gluten free “bread crumbs” I can use. Do you have any suggestions on what I can use in place of the egg? I plan on using a gluten free flour blend in place of AP flour. Thanks!
B says
If you read the whole article, it says
“ egg-free: use melted butter or olive oil instead.”
👍
Louis says
Any suggestions for air frying, time , temp?
Anna says
Hi Louis! I do the same temperature but half of the baking time. Hope this helps!
Jen says
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!
cheryl says
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
Anna says
Perfect! Thank you for making my recipe, Cheryl!