Food & Cooking Recipes Ingredients Seafood Recipes Panko-Breaded Fish Sticks 4.3 (43) This is our favorite breaded fish recipe. Japanese breadcrumbs create a satisfying and crunchy exterior. Servings: 4 Jump to recipe There are few things more satisfying than biting into crunchy breaded fish. Fortunately, you don't always need to settle for the frozen version thanks to this simple recipe. Strips of sole filet are coated in flour, dipped in eggs, then coated in panko (large Japanese breadcrumbs). The panko gives the fish a flaky yet light exterior, as it absorbs less oil than regular breadcrumbs. Once fried to perfection, this fish recipe will become the centerpiece of your next meal. Serve the fish sticks on their own with dipping sauce and fries for a kid-friendly seafood dish. You can also use them in salads, sandwiches, wraps, or tacos. 22 Easy Fish Recipes for Any Night of the Week Credit: Jake Sternquist Other Fish to Use for Breaded Fish This is a great breaded fish recipe and works with many types of fish. The recipe calls for sole but you can also use flounder, cod, tilapia, or pollock. (Often flounder is labeled as sole in markets and we would not make this recipe with Dover sole which is an expensive and delicate fish.) How to Know If Fish Is Cooked Insert an instant-read thermometer in the thickest part of the fish. It should have a minimum internal temperature of 145°F. Once cut, the flesh of the fish should also be opaque and flaky. Directions Credit: Jake Sternquist Prepare coatings: Place panko, flour, and eggs in three separate shallow dishes; season flour with salt and pepper. Credit: Jake Sternquist Heat oil: Fill a large skillet with enough oil to reach a depth of 1/4-inch; heat over medium-high heat. Coat fish: Working in batches, dredge fish in flour, shaking off any excess; dip into egg. Transfer fish to panko, covering fish completely and pressing lightly to adhere. Credit: Jake Sternquist Credit: Jake Sternquist Fry fish: Arrange breaded fish in the pan in a single layer without crowding; fry until golden and cooked through, about 1 minute per side. Credit: Jake Sternquist Drain, season, and serve: Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; season with salt. Serve immediately. Breaded Fish Coating Variations Season the flour with additional ingredients such as cayenne pepper, garlic powder, or onion powder.You can also toss the panko with grated Parmesan or dried herbs for extra flavor. Try These Other Fish Recipes: Fried-Fish Subs With Chili Sauce and Herbs Fried Fish Crispy Oven-Baked Fish Wraps Herb-Crusted Salmon With Roasted Lemons Beer-Battered Fish Updated by Kirsten Nunez Kirsten Nunez Kirsten Nunez is a writer who focuses on food, health, nutrition, and DIY. She has a master's degree in nutrition, and has been writing professionally for nearly 10 years for digital and print publications, such as decorvow, Shape, Real Simple, Healthline, and SELF. She also creates original recipes, which have appeared on product packaging in stores.