Crispy Fish Sticks with Tartar Sauce

Crispy fish sticks deliver a satisfying crunch with tender cod inside, paired with a zesty tartar sauce that adds a burst of flavor to every bite. Easy to make and totally addictive!

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword crispy, easy dinner, fish sticks, seafood, tartar sauce

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 25

Total Time 50

Servings servings

Calories 670kcal

Author Liza Agbanlog

Ingredients

2 lbs skinless cod fillets cut into 1-inch wide strips
Salt and pepper
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 cup mayonnaise
1 ¼ cups Panko breadcrumbs
¼ cup finely chopped dill pickles plus 1 tablespoon pickle juice
1 tablespoon drained capers rinsed and minced
1 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

Spread flour in shallow dish. Beat eggs with ¼ cup mayonnaise in second shallow dish. Spread Panko bread crumbs in third shallow dish.
Pat cod dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Working with 1 cod strip at a time, dredge cod strips in flour, dip in egg mixture, and then coat with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere. Transfer breaded cod to plate.
Combine remaining ¾ cup mayonnaise, pickles, pickle juice, and capers in bowl and set aside.
Heat the oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Fry half of the cod strips until deep golden and crisp, about 1-2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with the remaining cod strips.
Transfer browned cod strips on a baking sheet lined with foil. Bake at 350°F for 15 minutes or until the cod strips are cooked through.
Serve with tartar sauce.
Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe adapted from “America’s Test Kitchen: The Best Simple recipes”.

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