Why You'll Love It
These crispy baked fish sticks taste just like they're fried — but they're not!
Perfectly golden and crunchy on the outside, soft and flaky on the inside,
and easy to chew for little ones when served safely from 10 months+.
Once you make them at home, you'll never want store-bought again.
Best Fish to Use
- Cod ⭐ – Mild, flaky and baby-friendly.
- Tilapia – Budget-friendly and very soft.
- Pollock – Traditional fish stick fish.
- Haddock – Slightly sweet and tender.
- Flounder – Super soft and easy to chew.
Serving Suggestions by Age
10–12 Months
- Serve fish sticks as is or cut into small, soft bite-size pieces.
- Serve plain or with a thin layer of yogurt dip.
- Pair with very soft steamed veggies or mashed potatoes.
12–24 Months
- Serve as is or cut in halves.
- Serve with mild dips like yogurt sauce, mashed avocado, baby-friendly tartar sauce or ketchup.
- Add soft rice, mashed potatoes or small pasta shapes with roasted veggies.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs white fish (skinless & boneless – cod used)
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups breadcrumbs of choice
- Olive oil or avocado oil, for cooking
- 1/2 tsp salt — omit for younger babies
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
Directions
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1Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
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2Clean the fish, pat it dry and cut it into thin, stick-shaped strips.
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3Set up a station with the fish, eggs, breadcrumbs and a parchment-lined baking tray. Mix the salt, garlic powder, onion powder and paprika into the breadcrumbs. Drizzle a little oil onto the parchment paper.
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4Dip each fish piece into the egg, then coat it in breadcrumbs and place it on the prepared tray.
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5Spray the tops lightly with oil and bake for 10 minutes.
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6Flip the fish sticks, spray lightly again and bake for another 5 minutes.
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7Serve slightly warm with veggies, a mild dip and enjoy!
👶 Baby Serving Notes
Suitable from 10 months+ when served appropriately for your baby's eating skills. For younger babies, omit the added salt and make sure the fish is soft, flaky and easy to chew before serving.
Storage
🧊 Refrigerator
Store cooked fish sticks in an airtight container for 3–4 days.
❄️ Freezer
Freeze cooked fish sticks for up to 2 months.
🔥 Reheating
Reheat briefly in the microwave, or use a toaster oven or air fryer to help restore crispiness.
