Homemade Fish Sticks Recipe

Ingredients for Homemade Fish Sticks

• White Fish Fillet
• Dry Breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup wheat germ
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 large egg
• Vegetable Oil

How to Make Homemade Fish Sticks

1. Remove fish from packaging.
2. Thaw fish in the microwave on medium-low power for 2-3 minutes, or until you can easily cut it with a knife. Do not separate into fillets.
3. Cut the thawed fish crosswise into 8 even sticks.
4. In a shallow dish, combine 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup wheat germ, 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, 1 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 large egg and 1 tablespoon of oil.
6. Dredge each fish stick in the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring it's fully coated.
7. Dip the breaded fish stick into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off.
8. Coat the fish stick again in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
9. Preheat a microwave-safe browning dish on high for 4 minutes (or according to manufacturer's instructions).
10. Lightly brush the hot dish with oil.
11. Arrange the fish sticks in the dish, spaced evenly like spokes on a wheel.
12. Microwave on high for 1 1/2 minutes, then flip the fish sticks.
13. Continue microwaving on high for 2-3 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
14. **Alternative method (for crispier fish sticks):** Arrange fish sticks on a microwave-safe roasting rack placed over a microwave-safe dish. Microwave on high for 5-6 minutes, rotating halfway through, or until fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.