Healthy homemade fish fingers for kids. Children's Health Kid-Friendly Recipes You can make these homemade fish sticks in about the same amount of time it takes to bake a box of the frozen kind—with a fraction of the fat. Get the recipe and steps by steps photos for oven baked fish fingers at PAGE 2 BELOW. Our collection of kid-approved -- and (shh!) You can make a big batch of these delicious Homemade Fish Sticks and freeze some for later too. This classic brand delivered perfectly crispy fish sticks packed with pollock (a fish stick standard)—no unpleasant fishy flavor to be found. white firm fish fillets; flour; egg; breadcrumbs; seasoning (salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, lemon pepper mix, etc.) And the sticks themselves get golden-brown crunchy on the outside, and flaky and mild on the inside — just like you’d want them. While the fish was the star of this show, testers did take note of the crisp exterior and homemade look. Finger food is always a winner with kids – whether they eat it is another matter! Carefully add the coated fish strips and cook about 2-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Homemade Fish Sticks variations: bake them instead of frying: preheat oven to 375 degrees F and bake fish sticks for 15 to 18 minutes. Of course, I’d be lying if I said I never ate them right out of the oven. Better be safe than late! Runner-Up: Gorton’s. Overall, we agreed these were a great basic to have on hand. Remember, if you are uncertain of the mercury content in any type of fish you plan to introduce to your toddlers, please consult your pediatrician beforehand. Transfer fish strips to paper towels to drain. Homemade Fish Sticks variations: bake them instead of frying: preheat oven to 375 degrees F and bake fish sticks for 15 to 18 minutes. Having picky eaters in the family doesn't have to mean saying good-bye to seafood meals. My kids love them as is, and for the grown-ups the fish nuggets are an easy protein add-on for tacos, salads, or a coastal-inspired sandwich. use panko or crushed corn flakes for even crispier fish sticks; gluten-free: use my homemade rice flour instead of breadcrumbs (skip regular flour step too) egg-free: use melted butter or olive oil instead. You can serve them with any side dish. Season the fish with black pepper (and more salt if desired) then brush the fish with the lemon butter to coat on all sides.