Description

These crispy fish fingers are golden, crunchy on the outside, and tender on the inside. Made with fresh white fish and panko breadcrumbs, they’re a far superior homemade alternative to frozen fish sticks and perfect for family dinners or party platters.

Ingredients

Scale

500 g white fish fillets (cod, haddock, or tilapia)
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
Salt and pepper to taste
Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or avocado oil)

Instructions

Cut fish fillets into finger-sized strips and pat dry with paper towels.
Season flour with salt and pepper in a shallow bowl.
Place beaten eggs in a second bowl and breadcrumbs in a third.
Dredge each fish strip in flour, dip into egg, then coat with breadcrumbs, pressing gently.
Heat oil to 350°F in a frying pan.
Fry fish fingers in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
Drain on paper towels or a wire rack.
Serve hot with dipping sauce of choice.

Notes

For extra flavor, add paprika or garlic powder to the flour. Fry in small batches to keep the oil temperature steady and ensure maximum crispiness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Frying
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4–5 fish fingers
Calories: 250
Sugar: 1g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 20g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: crispy fish fingers, homemade fish sticks, fried fish fingers, crunchy fish bites