Fish Sticks Recipe (Baked)

4.65 from 124 votes

Succulent strips of fish are coated in breadcrumbs and expertly baked, resulting in a kid-friendly recipe that is sure to please.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Seafood

Servings:

Preheat oven to 400°F, cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray the foil with nonstick spray. Spray a metal rack and place it over the baking sheet. Set aside.
Lightly salt and pepper the fish.
1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1 pound cod fillets
Set out 3 shallow bowls to create a dredging station.
In the first shallow bowl, whisk the flour and paprika together.
1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoons sweet or smoked paprika
In the second bowl, whisk the eggs and Dijon mustard together.
2 large eggs, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
In the third bowl, combine Panko breadcrumbs and the seasoned breadcrumbs.
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs, 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
For the dredging process, press a fish stick in the flour, making sure to cover all sides and shake off the excess.
Then, dredge the fish stick in the egg mixture and let the excess drip off. Now, press the fish in the breadcrumb mixture, patting to help the coating adhere.
Place the coated fish stick on the prepared rack/baking sheet and repeat the process with the remaining fish sticks.
Spritz the fish with olive oil or butter-flavored cooking spray.
Olive oil cooking spray
Place the fish in the oven and bake 6 minutes. Turn the fish sticks over and spray with oil or cooking spray.
Bake another 6-10 minutes or until the fish begins to flake easily with a fork.
Transfer cooked fish to a serving tray and serve immediately with Homemade Tartar Sauce or other favorite sauce.
Tartar Sauce

Cut the fish fillets into evenly sized sticks to ensure they cook evenly and have a consistent texture.
Make sure your oven is preheated to 400°F to ensure even cooking and crispy results.
Leave space between the fish sticks on the baking sheet to allow for proper air circulation, which helps them crisp up evenly.
For even browning, flip the fish sticks halfway through the baking time. This helps both sides get crispy and golden.
Baked fish sticks are best served immediately to maintain their crispiness. If needed, keep them in a warm oven (about 200°F) until ready to serve.
Nutritional information does not include tartar sauce.

Storage: Store fish sticks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.