Corn Chip Fish Fingers (Printable version)

Golden fish fingers with a crispy corn chip coating, baked to perfection for a fun family meal everyone will love.

# List of ingredients:

→ Fish

01 - 1.1 lbs 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, beaten

→ Optional Serving

06 - Lemon wedges
07 - Tartare sauce or favorite dip

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly oil surface.
02 - Cut fish fillets into strips ¾ inch wide. Pat dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
03 - Place flour in shallow bowl. Beat eggs in second bowl. Arrange crushed corn chips in third bowl.
04 - Working one piece at a time, dredge each strip in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly with crushed corn chips. Place on prepared baking sheet.
05 - Space breaded fish strips apart on baking sheet to ensure even cooking and crisping.
06 - Bake for 15-20 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking, until golden brown and crisp. Fish should be opaque and flake easily when tested with fork.
07 - Serve hot with lemon wedges and favorite dipping sauce on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The corn chip coating creates this insane crunch that regular breadcrumbs just cannot match, plus it adds this subtle corn flavor that makes people ask what your secret is
  • Kids who swear they hate fish will suddenly request this every week, and adults will hover around the oven waiting for the first batch to emerge golden and ridiculous
02 -
  • Patting the fish completely dry before coating is the difference between the crust sliding off in soggy patches and it staying perfectly crisp through the entire baking time
  • Crowding the baking sheet creates steam instead of crunch, so work in batches if necessary and give each piece room to breathe
03 -
  • Let the coated fish strips sit on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before baking to help the coating set and adhere better during cooking
  • If you want extra flavor, mix a teaspoon of paprika or garlic powder directly into your crushed corn chips

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