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Crispy Baked Fish Sticks Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 24 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Description

These Crispy Baked Fish Sticks offer a deliciously crunchy alternative to fried fish sticks. Coated with a flavorful blend of crushed corn flakes, paprika, lemon-pepper seasoning, and a touch of cayenne, they bake up golden and flaky in just under 30 minutes. Perfect for a quick family dinner or a tasty snack, these fish sticks combine easy prep with satisfying texture and taste.

Ingredients

Coating Mixture

  • 1 cup crushed corn flakes
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • ½ to ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Dredging and Binding

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs (beaten)

Main Ingredient

  • 1 pound cod fillets (cut into 1-inch strips)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet by covering it with parchment paper and spraying it liberally with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Prepare Coating Mixture: In a shallow bowl, combine the crushed corn flakes, paprika, lemon pepper seasoning, kosher salt, and cayenne pepper. Mix thoroughly to ensure an even distribution of flavors. In two separate shallow bowls, place the flour in one and the beaten eggs in the other.
  3. Coat the Fish: Take each cod strip and first dip it into the flour, coating both sides evenly. Next, dip it into the beaten eggs to help the coating adhere. Finally, press each piece into the cornflake mixture, ensuring a crispy and flavorful crust forms, and place the coated strips on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake the Fish Sticks: Once all the fish strips are coated and arranged on the baking sheet, spray the tops liberally with additional non-stick cooking spray. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and the coating is golden and crispy.

Notes

  • Use fresh cod or any firm white fish for best results.
  • Adjust cayenne pepper to control the spiciness according to your preference.
  • For extra crispiness, you can broil the fish sticks for an additional 1-2 minutes at the end of baking, but watch carefully to prevent burning.
  • These fish sticks can be served with tartar sauce, lemon wedges, or your favorite dipping sauce.
  • To save time, prepare the coating mixture and flour-egg bowls ahead of time.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/crispy-baked-fish-sticks-recipe/