Corn chip fish fingers (Printable)

Crispy fish strips coated in crushed corn chips, baked until golden. A fun twist on a family favorite.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fish

01 - 1.1 lb firm white fish fillets (cod, haddock, or tilapia)
02 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Coating

03 - 5 oz plain corn chips (tortilla chips), crushed
04 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
05 - 2 large eggs

→ Optional for Serving

06 - Lemon wedges
07 - Tartare sauce or favorite dip

# How-To Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oil it.
02 - Cut the fish fillets into strips about ¾ inch wide. Pat dry with paper towels. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
03 - Place the flour in a shallow bowl. Beat the eggs in a second bowl. Place the crushed corn chips in a third bowl.
04 - Working one piece at a time, dredge each fish strip in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly with crushed corn chips. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
05 - Repeat with all fish pieces, spacing them apart on the sheet.
06 - Bake for 15–20 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden and crisp. The fish should be opaque and flake easily with a fork.
07 - Serve hot with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The corn chip coating creates this incredible uneven crunch that you just cant get from breadcrumbs
  • Its one of those rare dinners where everyone actually eats the same thing without complaints
  • The whole wheat baking means less guilt about serving something so indulgent-tasting
02 -
  • Working with one hand for dry ingredients and one for wet keeps your fingers from becoming a breading nightmare
  • Space the fish strips apart on the baking sheet so heat can circulate and crisp every side evenly
  • Dont skip the paper towel step or youll end up with soggy spots where the coating slides right off
03 -
  • Crush your corn chips by hand for that perfect mix of fine crumbs and bigger crunchy bits
  • Let the coated fish sit for 5 minutes before baking to help the coating set and stay put

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