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Let’s be real: frozen fish sticks are mostly breading and mystery fish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These are the opposite. Real cod. A crunchy, golden panko crust. You can bake them or fry them. Either way, they’re done in 20 minutes and absolutely destroy anything from a box. Adults and kids both approve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Serves 4 (makes about 16 fish sticks).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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1 lb (450g) cod or haddock (fresh or thawed)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd cup all-purpose flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
2 large eggs, beaten<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1\u00bd cups panko breadcrumbs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd cup grated Parmesan (optional but amazing)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 teaspoon paprika<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 teaspoon garlic powder<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd teaspoon salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bc teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Cooking spray or \u00bc cup oil (for baking or frying)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Prep the Fish<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Pat fish dry. Cut into 3-inch x 1-inch sticks (like thick fries).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Yield:<\/strong> 16 fish sticks (serves 4)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Difficulty:<\/strong> Easy<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Storage Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Fridge (cooked):<\/strong> Keeps 2 days. Reheat in oven or air fryer at 375\u00b0F for 5 minutes (microwave = soggy).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Freezer (uncooked):<\/strong> Freeze on a tray, then bag. Bake from frozen at 400\u00b0F for 18 minutes. No thawing needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Freezer (cooked):<\/strong> Reheat from frozen at 400\u00b0F for 10 minutes. Surprisingly decent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Crispy, flaky, golden cod sticks baked (or fried) to perfection. Way better than the frozen ones. And yes, they’re still dippable.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2060,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,7],"tags":[1747,1748,1746,1750,1749,1745,464],"class_list":["post-2035","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-baking","category-quick_meals","tag-baked-fish-sticks","tag-cod-recipe","tag-crispy-fish-sticks","tag-diy-fish-fingers","tag-easy-fish-recipe","tag-homemade-fish-sticks","tag-kid-friendly-dinner"],"yoast_head":"\n
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