Homemade Fish Sticks Recipe
Crunchy sticks of flaky wild-caught cod, coated in panko and fried. Served with fries, homemade tartar sauce, and coleslaw
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Ingredients
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Fish Sticks
Tartar Sauce
Coleslaw
Method
Fish Sticks
- 1
Prepare the Fish
Cut the wild-caught cod fillets into strips, about 1 inch wide and 4 inches long.
- 2
Set Up Breading Stations
In three shallow bowls, place the all-purpose flour in the first bowl, beat the eggs in the second bowl, and place the panko breadcrumbs in the third bowl.
- 3
Bread the Fish Sticks
Dredge each fish strip first in the flour, shaking off excess, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs. Press gently to adhere.
- 4
Heat Oil
In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
- 5
Fry the Fish Sticks
Fry the breaded fish sticks in batches, about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Tartar Sauce
- 6
Mix Ingredients
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, lemon juice, capers, salt, and black pepper. Stir until well combined.
- 7
Chill
Refrigerate the tartar sauce for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Coleslaw
- 8
Prepare the Vegetables
Shred the green cabbage and grate the carrots.
- 9
Make the Dressing
In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
- 10
Combine and Toss
In a large bowl, mix the shredded cabbage and grated carrots with the dressing until well coated. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
