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Crispy Fish Fingers

Toss out those boxed fish sticks and make these Crispy Fish Fingers asap! They're super crispy on the outside and moist, flakey and mild in flavor on the inside.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 290 kcal
Course: Main Course , Lunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 sole or tilapia filets, fresh or frozen, thawed
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or vegan mayonnaise)
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs or Panko
  • cooking spray

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 425F.
  2. Slice the fish into 1/2 inch x 2 inch strips or fingers. 
  3. In a medium bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, oregano, garlic powder, and salt. Mix until smooth and well combined. Separate the sauce in half and set half aside. *
  4. Place the bread crumbs on a plate. Make an assembly line with 1/2 of the mayonnaise mixture and the breadcrumbs.
  5. Gently roll the fish fingers in the mayonnaise mixture and then roll in the breadcrumbs to coat.
  6. Place the coated fish on a metal rack that has been set on a baking sheet and sprayed with oil. Lightly spray the fish sticks with oil. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the fish is flaky inside and golden brown outside. **
  7. Use the second 1/2 of the mayonnaise mixture as a dipping sauce for the cooked fish.

Notes

  • This may seem like a small amount of sauce, but the fish only requires a thin coating of it before rolling in the breadcrumbs . You’ll need to lightly press the fish into the mayonnaise mixture, or brush it on with your fingertips.
  • If you have a convection oven, set it to 425F and cook the fish for 12 minutes.
  • If using an air fryer, place fish in baking grate, set to 400°F and cook for 10 minutes or until golden. 
  • This may seem like a small amount of sauce, but the fish only requires a thin coating of it before rolling in the breadcrumbs . You’ll need to lightly press the fish into the mayonnaise mixture, or brush it on with your fingertips.
  • If you have a convection oven, set it to 425F and cook the fish for 12 minutes.
  • If using an air fryer, place fish in baking grate, set to 400°F and cook for 10 minutes or until golden. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 290kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 11g (17%) Cholesterol 75mg (25%) Sodium 1080mg (45%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 290

% Daily Value*

Calories 290kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 11g 17%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Sodium 1080mg 45%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.