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Crispy Baked Fish Sticks with Tartar Sauce

Crispy Baked Fish Sticks with Tartar Sauce for a Fun Feast

Crispy Baked Fish Sticks with Tartar Sauce are a healthful twist on a nostalgic classic, perfect for busy weekdays or leisurely weekends.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 sticks
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish Coating
  • 1 pound Cod Fillets or haddock or halibut
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour can use rice flour for gluten-free
  • 2 large Eggs whisked
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes for extra crunch
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika or regular paprika for milder flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder can omit or substitute with fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest or lemon juice if necessary
For the Tartar Sauce
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise or vegan mayo for dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup Dill Pickles diced, can substitute with any pickled cucumber
  • 1 tablespoon Capers
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill or dried dill, reduce amount
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Bowls

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with a wire rack.
  2. Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and lemon zest.
  3. Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with whisked eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Coat each fish fillet with flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat in panko breadcrumbs.
  5. Arrange the coated fish sticks on the wire rack and lightly mist with cooking spray.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 145°F (63°C).
  7. Whisk together mayonnaise, diced pickles, capers, lemon juice, and fresh dill for tartar sauce; chill until serving.
  8. Serve hot with tartar sauce, garnished with lemon wedges and fresh dill.

Nutrition

Serving: 1stickCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 18gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure fish fillets are dried before seasoning for better coating adherence. Bake on a wire rack to avoid sogginess.

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