Description
Homemade crispy fish fingers bring golden-brown comfort straight from your kitchen to dinner plates. Perfectly seasoned fish coated in crunchy breadcrumbs promises delightful flavors you’ll savor with each satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 g) white fish fillets (such as cod or haddock), cut into strips
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (120 g) panko breadcrumbs
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (25 g) grated Parmesan cheese
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Prepare a three-part coating sequence using separate shallow containers. Craft the initial layer with seasoned flour infused with aromatic spices like paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Whisk eggs thoroughly in the second container to create a smooth binding agent for the breading process.
- Develop the final coating layer by mixing panko breadcrumbs with finely grated Parmesan cheese, ensuring a crisp and flavorful exterior.
- Meticulously coat each fish strip in the seasoned flour, ensuring complete and even coverage. Gently shake off excess flour to prevent clumping.
- Immerse the flour-dusted fish into the beaten eggs, allowing complete egg coverage for optimal breadcrumb adhesion.
- Roll the egg-coated fish through the panko and Parmesan mixture, applying gentle pressure to create a uniform, crisp exterior.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet to medium temperature, approximately 350°F, creating an ideal frying environment.
- Carefully introduce breaded fish fingers into the hot oil, maintaining sufficient space between pieces to prevent overcrowding and ensure uniform cooking.
- Fry each batch for 3-4 minutes per side, rotating when a rich golden-brown color develops, indicating a perfectly crisp exterior.
- Remove cooked fish fingers and place on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil, preserving the crispy texture.
Notes
- Customize Breading for Dietary Needs Swap regular flour with gluten-free flour or almond flour to make the recipe suitable for gluten-sensitive individuals, ensuring everyone can enjoy crispy fish fingers.
- Boost Flavor Intensity Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika to the flour mixture for an extra kick of heat and depth of flavor that elevates the classic recipe.
- Achieve Perfect Crispiness Ensure oil is at the right temperature (around 350°F) before frying to guarantee a golden, crunchy exterior without burning the breading or undercooking the fish.
- Alternative Cooking Methods Bake fish fingers in a preheated 425°F oven for a healthier option, placing them on a wire rack over a baking sheet to maintain crispiness and reduce oil absorption.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg