Description
Golden, crunchy, and tender fish fingers made from scratch. Perfect as a nostalgic family dinner, snack, or appetizer—crispy outside, moist inside, and full of flavor.
Ingredients
For the Fish Fingers:
1 lb (450 g) white fish fillets (cod, haddock, tilapia, or pollock)
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
For the Coating:
½ cup (65 g) all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
1 ½ cups (150 g) breadcrumbs (panko for extra crunch)
¼ cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
For Frying:
Vegetable oil (about 1 ½ cups for shallow frying)
For Serving (optional):
Lemon wedges
Tartar sauce or garlic mayonnaise
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Fish
Pat fish fillets dry and slice into 1-inch by 4-inch strips.
Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and lemon juice. Toss gently.
Let rest for 10–15 minutes while preparing coatings.
Step 2: Set Up the Coating Station
Bowl 1: Flour
Bowl 2: Beaten eggs
Bowl 3: Breadcrumbs + Parmesan cheese
Step 3: Coat the Fish
Dredge each fish strip in flour, shake off excess.
Dip in beaten eggs.
Roll in breadcrumbs, pressing lightly.
Optional: Double coat for extra crunch.
Chill 15–20 minutes in fridge to set coating.
Step 4: Fry the Fish Fingers
Heat oil to 350°F (175°C) in a skillet.
Fry a few strips at a time for 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat.
Step 5: Serve Hot
Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges. Serve immediately for optimal crunch.
Notes
Do not overcrowd the pan while frying to ensure even crisping.
Pat fish dry for better adhesion of coating.
For double coating, chill fish before frying to prevent crumbs from falling off.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–15 minutes
- Category: Main / Snack / Appetizer
- Method: Shallow Frying
- Cuisine: International / Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3–4 fish fingers
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: crispy fish fingers, homemade fish fingers, fish sticks, crunchy fish bites