Description
Crispy homemade fish fingers with golden fries promise a delightful culinary adventure straight from your kitchen. Perfectly seasoned and fried to a golden crunch, this classic comfort meal delivers irresistible flavor you’ll savor with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Fish Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) white fish fillets (cod or haddock), cut into strips
Fish Coating Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Potato Ingredients:
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into fries
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Potato Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare breading components for fish by setting up three distinct stations: one with flour, another with whisked eggs, and the final station combining breadcrumbs, Parmesan, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each fish strip systematically through the breading stations: first dredge in flour, ensuring complete coverage, then dip thoroughly in egg mixture, and finally roll generously in seasoned breadcrumb blend.
- Preheat oven to 400F (200C) and line baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal fish finger preparation.
- Heat thin layer of vegetable oil in skillet over medium temperature, creating golden exterior by frying fish fingers for 2-3 minutes per side until crisp and bronzed.
- Transfer partially fried fish fingers onto prepared baking sheet, then bake for 5-7 minutes to ensure complete internal cooking.
- Cleanse potato strips by soaking in cold water for minimum 30 minutes to eliminate excess starch, then thoroughly drain and pat completely dry.
- Season potato strips with vegetable oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, distributing spices evenly across surface.
- Arrange seasoned potato strips in single layer on baking sheet, maintaining space between pieces for even roasting.
- Roast potatoes at 400F (200C) for 25-30 minutes, rotating midway to achieve uniform golden crispness.
- Plate crispy fish fingers alongside golden fries, accompanied by preferred dipping sauces like tartar or ketchup for enhanced flavor experience.
Notes
- Customize breading by using gluten-free flour and panko for those with dietary restrictions, ensuring everyone can enjoy crispy fish fingers.
- Pat fish fillets completely dry before breading to achieve maximum crunchiness and prevent soggy coating.
- Avoid overcrowding the skillet when frying to maintain oil temperature and guarantee even, golden-brown fish fingers.
- Soak potato strips longer than 30 minutes for extra crispiness, changing water midway to remove more starch and ensure perfectly crunchy fries.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 32-40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg