Get that tartar sauce ready boos, because today we’re making a baked fish sticks recipe! I went with cod, but you can use any mild fish you like. What really makes these so good is the crunch y’all. I dredge them in flour first, then in seasoned cornflakes. They bake up super crisp, golden, and gone before you know it.
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How to Make Fish Sticks
Step 1: Whisk the cornflakes, paprika, lemon pepper, salt, and cayenne in a shallow bowl. Then, place flour and eggs in separate bowls. Coat each piece of fish in flour, dip in egg, then press into the cornflake mixture and arrange on a baking sheet. Once all are coated, spray the tops with cooking spray and bake until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Crispy Baked Fish Sticks
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup crushed corn flakes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
- ½- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 pound cod fillets cut into 1-inch strips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400° and cover baking sheet with parchment paper and spray liberally with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together corn flakes, paprika, lemon pepper, salt and cayenne until combined then place flour and egg in two separate shallow bowls.
- To assemble, dip fish in flour to coat both sides then dip into eggs and finally into cornflake mixture then place on baking sheet.
- Once done coating all fish, liberally spray tops of fish with additional cooking spray. Bake 12-14 minutes or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork.
Notes
- Fridge: Let the sticks cool, then store in a single layer in an airtight container. They will keep for about 2 days.
- Freezer: Freeze in a single layer first, then transfer to a container or freezer bag. They will stay good for 1 month tops.
- Reheating: Warm them back up in the oven or toaster oven at 375°F until heated through and crispy, about 10-15 minutes from the fridge or 15-20 from the freezer. The air fryer at 350°F is quicker: 5-7 minutes from the fridge or 10-12 from frozen.
Nutrition
Recipe Tips
- Pat your fish dry. Extra moisture keeps the coating from sticking.
- Cut the fish with kitchen shears. It’s quicker and easier than fighting with a knife.
- Don’t just dip, y’all! Lightly press the cornflake mix into the fish so it really sticks.
- Flip the sticks halfway through baking. That’s how you get perfectly cooked, crispy fish sticks.
Serving Suggestions
- Sauces: Beyond classic tartar sauce, try remoulade or a cocktail sauce with your homemade fish sticks.
- Veggies: Balance your plate with green beans, glazed carrots, Brussels, or a fresh Caesar salad.
- Fried Sides: Sweet potato fries, hush puppies, onion rings, mozzarella sticks, or fried zucchini if you want something lighter.
- Coleslaw: Go with creamy coleslaw or a tangy vinegar slaw.
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Sorry for message before. Darn spell check. I do not have cornflakes and was wondering if Panko break crumbs work.
Yes feel free to use panko and adjust seasoning to preference if required.
Have made it twice and so good !
Hooray this makes me so happy!!
Hi there… Can I use Grouper Fish instead of Cod?
Yes you totally can! It is a very versatile recipe.
Found this via Pinterest and LOVE it!!!! Made it tonight for the first time and was a hit with my husband, 7 year old, 5 year old AND 2 year old! Never heard of. Thank you! So glad to have found you…can’t wait to try more of your recipes.