Spicy Oven-Baked Fish Sticks

5 from 1 vote

These are not like the frozen fish sticks in a box - they are flavor packed and are great served as fish tacos or even on a bun with a little tartar sauce.

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: fish

Servings:

Calories: 351kcal

Author: Tricia

Ingredients

2 ½ cups plain panko bread crumbs crush some of the breading for a finer texture
1 tablespoon Sriracha dry seasoning or Old Bay or your favorite fish seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
⅓ cup olive oil
2 large eggs
2 pounds Cod fillets cut into 1-inch strips (or other mild, firm textured fish like tilapia)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450°F.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Sriracha seasoning, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Add the olive oil and mix using a spatula until all the bread crumbs are moist.
Pour the bread crumbs onto a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 3-5 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Remove from the oven and pour the toasted bread crumbs into a shallow pie plate.
Add the eggs to the bowl used to combine the seasonings. Whisk in 1 tablespoon water.
Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Dip the fish sticks in the eggs allowing the excess to drip back into the bowl. Coat the fish stick with the seasoned bread crumbs, pressing to adhere. Place on the baking sheet.
Once all fish sticks are coated, bake for 15-20 (depending on thickness) or until the fish is cooked through. Serve immediately.

Notes

Check the salt in the breading before coating the fillets. Mild fish tends to do well with a little salt
To freeze the fish stick: dip the fish in the eggs and coat it in the breading.
Lay the unbaked fish stick on a parchment lined baking sheet. Place the pan in the freezer, uncovered, and freeze until firm. Once frozen, gently place the fish sticks in a freezer safe air-tight container. Preheat oven to 450 degrees and bake on a parchment lined baking sheet for 20 minutes or until crisp.
Recipe adapted from Real Simple, by Melissa Garman

Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

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