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Crispy Homemade Fish Sticks

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These crispy homemade fish sticks are oven-baked to perfection with a golden, crunchy coating and tender, flaky fish inside. A healthier and easy alternative to frozen or deep-fried options.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound white fish fillets (cod, haddock, or pollock), cut into sticks
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated (optional)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • Cooking spray or olive oil for misting

Instructions

  1. Rinse and pat dry the fish fillets. Cut into uniform sticks about 4 inches long and 1 inch thick.
  2. Place the fish sticks in a bowl and pour over the buttermilk. Soak for at least 15 minutes.
  3. In one shallow dish, combine the flour with a pinch of salt and pepper. In another, mix the panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  4. Remove fish from buttermilk, letting excess drip off. Coat each stick lightly in the flour mixture, dip briefly back into buttermilk, then press into the panko mixture firmly.
  5. Place coated fish sticks on a wire rack over a baking sheet. Spray lightly with cooking spray or drizzle olive oil.
  6. Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 15-18 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and flaky. Optionally broil for 1-2 minutes for extra crispiness.
  7. Let rest a couple of minutes before serving.

Notes

Use a wire rack to keep fish sticks crispy by allowing air circulation. Flip halfway through baking for even browning. Lightly mist with oil to achieve a golden crust. For gluten-free, substitute almond flour and gluten-free panko breadcrumbs. Reheat in oven on wire rack to maintain crispiness; avoid microwaving.

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