Healthy Fish Fingers - Crispy Homemade Fish Fingers
These healthy homemade fish fingers are crispy, golden, and packed with flavor. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner, and loved by kids and adults alike!
Equipment
- 1 Oven
- 1 Baking tray
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Knife
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Food Thermometer (optional)
Ingredients
- 500 g white fish fillets cod or haddock, cut into strips
- 1 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs beaten
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a shallow bowl, mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the beaten eggs in another bowl and breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Dredge each fish strip in the flour mixture, then dip in the eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Place the fish fingers on the prepared baking tray and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crispy.
- Serve hot with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs.
- Can be cooked in an air fryer at 200°C for 12-15 minutes for a healthier version.
- Ensure fish is cooked through (internal temperature 63°C / 145°F).