Description
Crispy Baked Fish Sticks with Tartar Sauce are a delightful and healthier alternative to traditional fried fish sticks. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender white fish fillets coated in crunchy breadcrumbs, baked to perfection for a satisfying crunch. Served with a zesty homemade tartar sauce, these fish sticks make an ideal option for family dinners, casual brunches, or fun weeknight meals. With just 15 minutes of preparation time and simple ingredients, you can whip up this kid-friendly dish that everyone will love, making it a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- White fish fillets (cod or haddock)
- Salt
- Pepper
- Flour
- Eggs
- Breadcrumbs
- Mayonnaise
- Dill pickles (finely chopped)
- Lemon juice
- Capers (optional)
- Fresh dill (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the fish fillets into 1-inch strips and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station: place flour in one dish, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs in a third.
- Coat each fish strip first in flour, then eggs, and finally breadcrumbs.
- Arrange the coated strips on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, mix mayonnaise, chopped dill pickles, lemon juice (and optional capers) for the tartar sauce.
- Serve hot with tartar sauce on the side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 fish sticks (90g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg