Crispy Baked Fish Sticks





Looking to get your kids to eat more fish? This recipe is for you! These homemade fish sticks are incredibly crunchy and packed with flavor.


When planning my weekly menu, I knew I wanted to include a fish entree, and for some reason, fish sticks popped into my head. I'm not a fan of the pre-made frozen versions, so I decided to make my own. I've been making Annie's Eats' crispy baked chicken fingers for ages, and that recipe inspired me to use a similar technique with a few modifications.


The result? Super delicious fish sticks that came together in no time. Enjoy!


homemade fish sticks

Ingredients
3-4 medium sized tilapia fillets, about 2-3 pounds, sliced longways into strips
2 tbsp. canola oil
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup all purpose flour
2 eggs
3 tbsp. water
2-3 dashes texas pete or other hot sauce
2 tsp. lemon zest
2 tsp. old bay seasoning, divided
2 tsp. garlic powder, divided
salt and pepper

Directions
Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.  Spray a baking sheet liberally with cooking spray and set aside.  In a medium skillet heat the canola oil on medium high heat.  When the oil is heated add the panko breadcrumbs, 1 tsp. garlic powder, 1 tsp. old bay seasoning and salt and pepper.  Stirring occasionally but keeping a strong eye on them toast your breadcrumbs until golden brown.

While the breadcrumbs are toasting prepare 1 pie plate and 2 large plates.  Using one of the large plates wisk together flour, 1 tsp. garlic powder, 1 tsp. old bay seasoning, salt and pepper.  Set aside.  In the pie plate beat the 2 eggs, 3 tbsp. of water and hot sauce until well mixed.  Set aside.  Once the breadcrumbs are toasted add them to the 3rd plate and sprinkle the lemon zest on top of the breadcrumbs.

Working in batches taking one tilapia strip at a time.  Dust with the flout, coat with the egg mixture and dredge in the panko breadcrumb mixture.  Place them on the greased baking sheet.  Lightly spray the top of the fish sticks with cooking spray.  Bake for 10-12 minutes turning the pan 1/2 way through the cooking process.







Technique from:  Annie's Eats
Recipe from: Me

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