Crispy Oven-Baked Fish Sticks with Quick Tartar Sauce
In short: Homemade fish sticks coated in panko and baked until crunchy, with a quick tartar sauce for dipping. Kid-friendly and ready in 35 minutes. It takes about 34 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 14 min
- Total
- 34 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 480 kcal
Homemade fish sticks are made from real fillets, and they bake instead of fry, so they stay light. A flour, egg and panko coating gives the crunch, and a hot, preheated tray keeps the bottoms from going soft. The sticks cook in about 12 minutes. Children tend to love them with a simple dipping sauce, and adults appreciate the clean fish flavor.
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 230°C (450°F) and put a large baking sheet in to heat. Line a plate with parchment paper.
- Pat the fish dry and cut it into sticks about 2 cm (3/4 inch) wide and 8 cm (3 inches) long. Season with half the salt.
- Set up three shallow dishes: the flour in the first, the eggs beaten with the milk in the second, and the panko mixed with the paprika, garlic powder, pepper and remaining salt in the third.
- Coat each stick in flour, then egg, then panko, pressing the crumbs on firmly. Lay the sticks on the lined plate.
- Drizzle the oil over the hot baking sheet and arrange the sticks on it with space between them. Bake for 5 minutes, flip and bake for 5 to 7 minutes more, until golden and the fish flakes and reads 63°C (145°F).
- While they bake, stir the tartar sauce ingredients together. Serve the fish sticks hot with the sauce and lemon wedges.
Tips
- Cut the sticks to an even size so they finish together. Cook thin tail pieces separately or fold them over.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour and crumbs, or crushed plain cornflakes.
Questions and answers
Can I freeze homemade fish sticks?
Yes. Freeze the breaded raw sticks on a tray, then bag them for up to 2 months. Bake from frozen at 220°C (425°F) for 15 to 18 minutes, turning once.
Can I cook fish sticks in an air fryer?
Yes. Spray the sticks with oil and air fry at 200°C (400°F) for 8 to 10 minutes, turning halfway, until crisp and 63°C (145°F) inside.
What fish is best for fish sticks?
Firm, mild white fish such as cod, pollock, haddock or hake. Avoid very thin or delicate fillets that break apart when handled.
How long does it take to make Crispy Oven-Baked Fish Sticks with Quick Tartar Sauce?
About 34 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 14 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Crispy Oven-Baked Fish Sticks with Quick Tartar Sauce?
About 480 kcal per serving, with 35 g of protein, 29 g of carbohydrates and 25 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 480 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 35 g |
| Carbohydrates | 29 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 880 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
