Can you make lemon garlic fish sticks?

Yes! If you’d like your fish sticks to have lemon garlic flavor, simply add lemon zest and garlic powder to the breadcrumbs before coating the fish sticks.

Can I make fish sticks in the air fryer?

Yes, but the bake/air fry time will need to be adjusted. Keep an eye on the fish sticks while air frying to make sure they don’t overcook! A general guideline for the air fryer is 400 F degrees for 8 minutes, flip the fish fingers, and cook for another 2-4 minutes until crispy. Take care not to overcook or burn.

What are the best fish sticks to buy?

Personally, I do not buy frozen fish sticks from the freezer aisle at the grocery store. This decision came after realizing the majority of store-bought fish sticks are filled with extra ingredients. Being on a real food journey, I always try to avoid extra unnecessary ingredients and preservatives . If your budget is super tight, all hope is not lost! Stock up when you find a good deal on wild white fish fillets – I’ve found it for $3.99 per pound! Better yet, go fishing yourself!

What’s the difference between fish fingers and fish sticks?

They’re the same! Both refer to breaded white fish that has been baked or fried. They’re more commonly known as fish fingers in the United Kingdom and fish sticks in the United States, but the names are interchangeable.

Homemade Fish Fingers | Easy Kid-Approved Recipe (+ Video)

Homemade Fish Sticks (Freezer Friendly)

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Homemade fish fingers are super easy to make (oven or air fryer) and so much better than store-bought! The kids love these crispy fish sticks – make a double batch and freeze the extra for another meal.

Author: Tiffany
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Total Time: 29 minutes
Yield: 30 fish sticks 1x
Category: Main Meals
Method: Oven
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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1 pound cod filets (defrosted if frozen)
1 cup all-purpose flour (place in shallow bowl)
4 large eggs, beaten (place in a 2nd shallow bowl)
1 heaping tsp sea salt
2 ½ cups store-bought or homemade seasoned Panko bread crumbs (place with salt in a 3rd shallow bowl or gallon-size plastic zipper bag)
melted ghee or avocado oil

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Prepare 2 roasting pans, each with a wire cooling rack placed inside so fish can cook on top of rack, while any crumbs fall into the pan.
Brush the racks lightly with melted ghee or avocado oil.
Slice cod into 25-30 thin strips (mine were about ½” wide and 3-4″ long). Pat dry with paper towels if needed.
Working in batches, dredge the cod strips in flour (1st bowl), then coat with egg (2nd bowl), then cover in Panko crumbs (3rd bowl).
Place breaded strips evenly on the wire racks inside the roasting pans.
Once all are breaded and on racks, bake for 8 minutes. Flip and bake on the other side for another 6 minutes, then transfer to the broiler for about a minute (just until some of the crumbs begin turning a darker brown). Watch these very closely to prevent burning.
Note: You can also make them in the air fryer, but all air fryers are different so you’ll need to watch closely so they don’t overcook. A general guideline for the air fryer is 400 degrees for 8 minutes, flip fish tenders, and cook for another 2-4 minutes until crispy. Take care not to overcook or burn.
Serve with fresh lemon for squeezing and/or tartar sauce for dipping.

Notes

The trick to getting perfectly smooth edges is to slice the cod when still partially frozen (defrost in the fridge for several hours before getting started).
Slice them first, then start on the bread crumbs – your sliced fish will finish defrosting quickly on the counter while you work.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a few days. To reheat, place on wire racks in a 350 degree oven for about 15 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 fish sticks
Calories: 309

Find it online: https://dontwastethecrumbs.com/homemade-fish-sticks-freezer-friendly/