Best 6 How To Make Fish Sticks Recipes

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**Savory and crispy fish sticks, a delightful treat for seafood lovers, are golden-fried delights made from tender fish fillets coated in a flavorful breadcrumb mixture. These delectable morsels are a staple in many households and restaurants, offering a versatile culinary experience that can be enjoyed as a main course, appetizer, or snack. Whether you prefer classic fish sticks, oven-baked variations, or air fryer recipes, this comprehensive guide provides a diverse collection of recipes to satisfy every taste and cooking preference. Dive into the world of fish sticks and discover the perfect recipe to tantalize your palate.**

**Recipes included:**

* **Classic Fish Sticks:** A timeless recipe that captures the essence of traditional fish sticks. This recipe yields crispy and golden-brown fish sticks that are sure to become a family favorite.

* **Oven-Baked Fish Sticks:** For those seeking a healthier alternative, this oven-baked recipe delivers a guilt-free indulgence. Enjoy the same delectable taste of fish sticks without the added oil.

* **Air Fryer Fish Sticks:** Embracing the latest kitchen technology, this air fryer recipe produces crispy and tender fish sticks with minimal oil. A perfect option for those who want to enjoy a healthier version of this classic dish.

* **Fish Sticks with Tartar Sauce:** Elevate your fish stick experience with a creamy and tangy tartar sauce. This classic condiment adds an extra layer of flavor and richness that perfectly complements the crispy fish sticks.

* **Fish Sticks with Lemon-Dill Sauce:** Create a refreshing and zesty twist on fish sticks with a lemon-dill sauce. The bright and citrusy flavors of lemon and dill pair wonderfully with the delicate taste of fish, resulting in a tantalizing dish.

* **Fish Sticks with Sweet and Sour Sauce:** Indulge in a unique and flavorful combination with a sweet and sour sauce. This tangy and slightly sweet sauce adds an Asian-inspired touch to the classic fish stick, creating an irresistible appetizer or main course.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CRISPY HOMEMADE FISH STICKS RECIPE



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Easy homemade fish sticks that are perfectly tender on the inside, crispy on the outside. And you'll love how flavorful they are, thanks to a little seasoning and the Parmesan crust! You can make these with a white firm fish or even with salmon for a little more Omega-3! Be sure to watch my video.

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Fish and Seafood

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lb firm fish fillet such as salmon, skin removed (You can use a firm white fish fillet like cod)
Salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp sweet paprika
1/2 cup flour (all-purpose, whole wheat or gluten free flour)
1 egg, beaten with 1 tbsp water (egg wash)
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1/2 cup Parmesan
Extra virgin olive oil (I used Private Reserve Greek EVOO)
Zest of 1 lemon and juice of 1/2 lemon to finish
Parsley for garnish
Tahini sauce or Tzatziki sauce

Steps:

  • Heat your oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Pat fish fillet dry and season with kosher salt on both sides. Cut the fish fillet into pieces or sticks (1 to 1 1/2-inch thick and about 3-inch long).
  • In a small bowl, combine black pepper, dried oregano, and paprika. Season fish sticks on both sides with the spice mixture.
  • Make a dredging station. Place flour in a shallow dish. Place the egg wash in a deeper dish or bowl next to the flour dish. And in another dish, combine the bread crumbs, grated Parmesan and lemon zest. Place next to the dish with the egg wash.
  • Now coat the fish. Take a fish stick and dip it in the flour to coat both sides; shake excess flour off. Then dip the fish stick in the egg wash, and then in the bread crumb and Parmesan mixture. Pat to help the coating adhere to the fish stick. Repeat until all the fish sticks have been coated.
  • Arrange coated fish sticks on an oiled baking sheet. Brush the tops of the fish sticks with a little extra virgin olive oil (you'll want to basically dab the salmon fish sticks with the oil so that you don't end up removing the coating).
  • Place the baking sheet on the middle rack of the heated oven. Bake for about 12 to 15 minutes. If the fish sticks need more color still, place them under the broiler very briefly (watch carefully) until fish sticks gain a nice golden brown color.
  • Finish with lemon zest and fresh lemon juice. Garnish with parsley.
  • Serve with your favorite sauce for dipping. I used tahini sauce here, but tzatziki sauce would be great as well. Add a big salad and call it dinner (I especially like Mediterranean white bean salad or Greek salad with these salmon fish sticks

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 salmon fish sticks, Calories 119 calories, Sugar 0.8 g, Sodium 288.7 mg, Fat 3.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 13.6 g, Cholesterol 40.2 mg

FISH STICKS A.K.A. COD FINGERS



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Homemade fish sticks get an upgrade with fresh cod and a crispy panko breadcrumb coating. Rather than choke down the freezer-burnt after-school snack of my youth, I decided to fix the fish stick. Except my version is different in that it's actually tasty. I don't have to explain the significance of this dish to fellow Whovians, who remember well the first meal of the regenerated 11th Doctor. Though I guarantee you don't have to have two hearts and live in a blue box to enjoy this classic English dish. This recipe first appeared on Good Eats: Reloaded Season 1.

Provided by Kate Itrich-Williams

Categories     Mains

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound cod fillets
1 1/4 cups panko breadcrumbs, divided
3 large eggs, divided
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 quart peanut oil

Steps:

  • Place the fish fillets in the freezer until firm, about 30 minutes, then finely chop. (If you bought them frozen, thaw for half an hour at room temp before cutting.)
  • Place the fish in a bowl along with 1/4 cup of the panko, 1 of the eggs, and the mayonnaise, mustard, salt, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. Use your hands or a large spoon to combine.
  • Shape the fish mixture into 1 1/2-ounce finger-shaped sticks. Set on a sheet pan and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
  • Meanwhile, beat the remaining 2 eggs in a shallow pie pan. Place the remaining cup of panko in a second pie pan and the flour in a third.
  • When the fish sticks are firm, roll each stick in the flour, then egg, followed by the panko and place back on the sheet pan. (If you're not ready to cook, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 6 hours.)
  • Place the oil in in the Dutch oven, attach a thermometer and bring to 350°F over medium-high heat. Line a half sheet pan with paper towels, then place a wire cooling rack upside-down on the paper towels.
  • Fry half of the fish sticks until golden brown and they register 145°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 2 minutes. Using a spider, transfer to the prepared rack. Repeat with the remaining fish sticks. Serve hot with your favorite tartar sauce.

HOMEMADE FISH STICKS



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I am a nutritionist and needed a healthy fish fix. Moist inside and crunchy outside, these are great with oven fries or roasted veggies and low-fat homemade tartar sauce. -Jennifer Rowland, Elizabethtown, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg, beaten
3/4 pound cod fillets, cut into 1-inch strips
Butter-flavored cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a shallow bowl, mix bread crumbs and seasonings. Place flour and egg in separate shallow bowls. Dip fish in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg, then in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere., Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray; spritz with butter-flavored cooking spray. Bake 10-12 minutes or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, turning once.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 129mg cholesterol, Sodium 718mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HOMEMADE COD FISH STICKS



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Make and share this Homemade Cod Fish Sticks recipe from Food.com.

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     Toddler Friendly

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb cod fish fillet
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne, to taste
2 cups seasoned breadcrumbs or 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup finely chopped almonds (optional)
flour, for dredging
1 egg, lightly beaten with
2 tablespoons water, to make an eggwash
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • PREP: Cut fillets into 1/2-inch strips and season with salt, pepper and cayenne. Set aside. Place flour in shallow pan, set aside. Place eggwash into another shallow pan and set that aside. Mix breadcrumbs (or panko) and optional almonds and place into yet another shallow pan.
  • Dredge strips of cod in flour shaking off excess. Dip next in eggwash and then in the bread crumb mixture, pressing down lightly into breading to coat. Set coated fish on waxed paper-lined sheet pan.
  • In a large skillet heat butter and oil over moderate heat. Carefully add the coated fish strips and cook about 2-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Do in batches if necessary. Transfer fish strips to paper towels to drain.

PARMESAN FISH STICKS



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I wanted a healthier approach to fish sticks and developed a baked tilapia with a slightly peppery bite. My husband and sons love the crispy coating. -Candy Summerhill, Alexander, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 large eggs
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons garlic-herb seasoning blend
1 pound tilapia fillets
Cooking spray

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt and pepper. In another bowl, whisk eggs. In a third bowl, toss bread crumbs with cheese and seasoning blend., Cut fillets into 1-in.-wide strips. Dip fish in flour mixture to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in eggs, then in crumb mixture, patting to help coating adhere. , Place on a foil-lined baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Spritz tops with cooking spray until crumbs appear moistened. Bake 10-12 minutes or until golden brown and fish just begins to flake easily with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 154mg cholesterol, Sodium 641mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

FISH STICK SUPPER



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Dill adds fresh flavor to this comforting combination of foods you likely keep in your freezer. "When our children were growing up, they loved this meal," remarks Ruth Andrewson of Leavenworth, Washington. "It's a unique way to serve fish sticks."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (12 ounces) frozen shredded hash brown potatoes, thawed
4 large eggs
2 cups whole milk
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dill weed
1-1/4 teaspoons seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 package (12 ounces) frozen breaded fish sticks (about 18)

Steps:

  • Break apart hash browns with a fork; set aside. In a large bowl, beat eggs and milk. Add minced onion, dill, seasoned salt and pepper. Stir in hash browns and cheese. Transfer to a greased 11x7-in. baking dish; arrange fish sticks over the top. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 50 minutes or until top is golden brown and fish flakes with a fork. Let casserole stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 19g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 186mg cholesterol, Sodium 761mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

Tips for Making Perfect Fish Sticks:

  • Use firm, flaky fish. This will prevent the fish sticks from falling apart during cooking.
  • Cut the fish into even-sized pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Use a light breading. A heavy breading will overwhelm the delicate flavor of the fish.
  • Season the breading with salt, pepper, and other spices. This will add flavor to the fish sticks.
  • Coat the fish sticks in egg wash before breading. This will help the breading adhere to the fish.
  • Cook the fish sticks in hot oil. This will help them brown and crisp up quickly.
  • Drain the fish sticks on paper towels before serving. This will remove any excess oil.

Conclusion:

Fish sticks are a quick and easy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are also a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. By following the tips above, you can make perfect fish sticks at home that are sure to please everyone.

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