Enter the kitchen and enjoy Baked Fish Sticks, a traditional comfort dish with a healthy twist. Fish sticks were first created in the middle of the 20th century as a means to make preparing seafood easier and more accessible. Today, they are a favorite cuisine for both kids and adults. We’re making a healthier version of the original recipe without sacrificing flavor by baking them instead of frying them. This dish will fulfill your need for a crispy, golden delicacy, whether your goal is to consume more seafood.
These baked treats are ideal for those on a pescatarian diet or wishing to provide a filling, low-fat supper. Serve them with a conventional side of creamy mashed potatoes flecked with fresh minty peas, or a spicy coleslaw or a robust quinoa salad. Let’s go to work preparing these delicious, golden-brown fish sticks for everyone.
Ingredients: 1 pound of firm white fish, sliced into 1-inch-wide strips (such as cod or tilapia).
Panko breadcrumbs, one cup
Grated Parmesan cheese, half a cup
one tsp powdered garlic
One tsp of paprika
Half a teaspoon of salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Two big eggs
1/4 cup of flour for all purposes
Use olive oil or cooking spray to grease
Instructions:
Warm up and get ready:
Put the oven on at 400°F. Grease a baking sheet with a little amount of olive oil or cooking spray after lining it with parchment paper.
Combine breadcrumbs:
Combine the panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. This mixture will give the fish a tasty, crispy coating.
Ready the flour and eggs:
To make the wet coating, crack the eggs into a different dish and beat until foamy.
For the first dredge, spread out the flour on a dish.
Apply a coat to the fish:
After dusting each fish strip with flour and tapping off any excess, proceed. Once well coated on both sides, push into the breadcrumb mixture after dipping it into the beaten eggs.
Cook:
To ensure consistent cooking, place the breaded fish strips on the oven pan without touching one another.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes in a preheated oven, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and they are brown. Halfway through the baking time, turn the fish sticks for the best possible crispness.
Changes & Advice:
For an even crunchier surface, add some crushed cornflakes to the breadcrumb mixture.
Go Gluten-Free: If you’re trying to avoid gluten, replace the breadcrumbs with almond meal.
Season Creatively: Don’t be afraid to add more spices, such as dill for a crisp taste or Old Bay for flavor.
Option for Spicy Dip: To give your tartar sauce a spicy touch, mix in a little amount of Sriracha.
Never forget to watch your oven since cooking times might change. By doing this, you can guarantee that your fish sticks will always turn out absolutely crispy. Savor the improved version of this comforting dish and pair it with your preferred side dish!
