Description
These golden, crunchy Fish Fingers are oven-baked to perfection, making them healthier and less messy than frying. With toasted panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and a light batter, they’re irresistibly crispy on the outside while tender and juicy inside. Perfect with tartare sauce and lemon wedges!
Ingredients
- 600g (1.2 lb) white fish fillets, patted dry
- Oil spray (olive oil or plain)
- Crumb:
- 1 1/2 cups (75g) panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup (25g) Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp paprika (optional)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Batter:
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp flour
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- For Serving:
- Tartare sauce or other seafood dipping sauce
- Lemon wedges
- Chopped chives or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Spread panko breadcrumbs on a tray, spray lightly with oil, and bake for 4 minutes until golden. Transfer to a bowl and mix with Parmesan, paprika (if using), salt, and black pepper.
- Increase oven temperature to 425°F (220°C). Grease a baking tray with oil spray.
- In a bowl, whisk together egg, mayonnaise, flour, salt, and black pepper to make a smooth batter.
- Cut fish fillets into strips about 1.5 x 11 cm (3/5 x 4.5 inches).
- Dip each fish strip into the batter, coating well.
- Using tongs, transfer the coated fish to the breadcrumb mixture. Spoon crumbs over and press gently to ensure an even coating.
- Arrange coated fish strips on the prepared baking tray. Spray lightly with oil for extra crispiness.
- Bake for 13 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges, tartare sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce. Garnish with chopped chives or parsley if desired.
Notes
- Make sure fish is fully dry before battering to ensure crispiness.
- Use firm white fish like cod, haddock, pollock, or snapper for best results.
- For extra crunch, toast the panko breadcrumbs until golden before coating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
