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Patricia

Crispy Baked Fish Fingers: Easy Recipe for Perfect Crunch

A simple and delicious recipe for crispy baked fish fingers that are perfect for a quick meal or snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound white fish fillets such as cod or tilapia, cut into strips
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs preferably panko for extra crunch
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese optional
  • Cooking spray or olive oil for drizzling
  • Lemon wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Set up a breading station: Place the flour in one shallow dish, beat the eggs in a second dish, and mix the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and Parmesan cheese (if using) in a third dish.
  3. Dredge each fish strip in the flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip it into the beaten eggs, allowing the excess to drip off, and finally coat it in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  4. Arrange the breaded fish fingers on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray or drizzle with olive oil to help them crisp up while baking.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the coating is golden brown and crispy.
  6. Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the fish fingers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgFiber: 1g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add cayenne pepper to the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Try using different types of fish or even shrimp for a variation on the classic fish finger.

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