Oven Baked Fish Sticks With Easy Tartar Sauce Kid Friendly Recipe

Kid-approved and incredibly easy, this oven-baked fish stick recipe is a weeknight winner! Using flaky cod (or tilapia/white fish), we create crispy, golden-brown fish sticks with a homemade tartar sauce that's bursting with flavor. Forget the bland store-bought versions – this recipe uses freshly crushed cornflakes for the ultimate crunch and a zesty lemon-garlic tartar sauce that's even better the day after! Serves 3 (easily doubled). Get ready for happy faces around the dinner table!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 591 kcal
Protein 88g
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How to Make Oven Baked Fish Sticks With Easy Tartar Sauce Kid Friendly

  1. Preheat oven to 475°F (240°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sweet relish, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
  3. Whisk until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  4. Pulse 1 cup cornflakes in a food processor until coarsely crushed. Transfer to a bowl and mix in 1 teaspoon lemon zest and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons melted butter with 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice.
  6. Season 1 lb cod fillets (or tilapia/white fish fillets) with black pepper. Brush with lemon butter mixture.
  7. Dip fish in the cornflake mixture, ensuring each piece is fully coated.
  8. Arrange fish sticks on a lightly greased baking sheet.
  9. Sprinkle with any remaining cornflake mixture.
  10. Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  11. Serve immediately with tartar sauce.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

35 g

Sugar

43g

Fat

55g

Carbs

17g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Oven Baked Fish Sticks With Easy Tartar Sauce Kid Friendly?

Oven Baked Fish Sticks With Easy Tartar Sauce Kid Friendly takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Oven Baked Fish Sticks With Easy Tartar Sauce Kid Friendly?

Oven Baked Fish Sticks With Easy Tartar Sauce Kid Friendly has approximately 591 calories per serving, with about 88 g protein, 17 g carbohydrates and 36 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Oven Baked Fish Sticks With Easy Tartar Sauce Kid Friendly?

The key ingredients for Oven Baked Fish Sticks With Easy Tartar Sauce Kid Friendly are Mayonnaise, Sweet Pickle Relish, Garlic Powder, Fresh Lemon Juice, Salt And Pepper, Corn Flakes. See the full list with measurements above.

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