Crispy from outside and juicy from inside, these fish fingers are a breeze to make. You just can’t go wrong with this delicious and easy recipe. Here is how to make these at home.
We are always in a dilemma about what to make when it comes to easy and delicious appetizers.
There are some delicious appetizers that we can make, but it needs time and effort, and if we have less time in our hands, then this Fish Fried Fingers recipe is a win-win.
Crispy from outside and juicy soft from inside, this Fish Snack is always a hit at social gatherings.
Just marinate the fish with some spices and coat it with cornflour and bread crumbs, and your crispy crumbly Fish Fingers are ready to be served.
What is Fish Finger?
A delectable appetizer, it is made with Boneless fish pieces that are cut in the shape of fingers.
These fingers are seasoned with tongue-tingling spices and coated in bread crumbs.
It is then deep-fried in oil until it becomes brown and crispy from the outside.
The crispy crumbly crust on the outside and tender flaky fish on the inside gives a unique delightful flavor.
Serve these American-Canadian Fish Fried Fingers along with Yoghurt Dip with Mint and Garlic, Tartare Sauce, Mayo, Tomato Sauce, or even a Mango Mustard Dipping Sauce.
How to cut fish into fingers?
To make fingers, cut the fish into strips down the fillet, following the natural lines of the fish.
The strips should be approximately 1 to 2 cm wide and 6 to 8 cm long.
Which is the best fish for this recipe?
Any white fish like cod, haddock, basa, tilapia, catfish, barramundi, etc works great for making this recipe.
Avoid using lean fish like tuna, swordfish as they dry out quickly.
Ingredients
To make this recipe, very basic ingredients are needed.
- Fish – You will need boneless fillets of any white fish cut into fingers. Use fresh or frozen fish to make this recipe.
2. Marination – Marination ingredients gives a very nice flavor to this fish.
I have used lemon juice, turmeric powder, red chilli flakes, black pepper, and ginger garlic for the marination.
3. Batter – Marinated fingers are coated in a thick batter before frying.
The batter makes the fish crispy from outside. I have used a mix of all-purpose flour (Maida), rice flour, and cornflour.
4. Finally, you will need bread crumbs to cover the batter-coated fish.
Crumbs will keep the batter in place and make the fingers even crispier.
How to make Baked Fish Fingers?
If you are looking for a healthier version of this snack, then you can bake it instead of deep-frying them and it comes out equally delicious.
I suggest toasting the breadcrumbs for 5 minutes before coating the fish pieces with it.
It will ensure the crust is perfectly crispy once baked.
Once you finish the process to make the Fish Fingers as given below, keep them aside.
Keep a metal rack on the top of a baking sheet and spray it with olive oil or any oil of your choice.
Place the breadcrumbs coated fingers on the rack and put the baking sheet in the oven.
Close the oven and bake for about 12 to 15 minutes, until the fish is cooked through.
You can also turn the fingers halfway so that it gets cooked evenly on both sides.
Add more cooking spray on the second side if it is required.
Fish Fingers in Air Fryer
Preheat the air fryer for around 5 minutes. Open the fryer basket and add all the fingers in it.
Fry at 200-degree centigrade for about 7 minutes.
Open the basket, shake it once, and then fry them again for another 2 minutes, so that they cook evenly.
You will get a beautiful appetizer without a drop of oil.
Storage Suggestions
You can freeze uncooked fingers to fry later.
Line a baking tray with cling film and add the uncooked fingers on the tray and cover it with cling film again.
Freeze it completely and once it is done, then transfer it to the freezer bags.
It stays good for about 15 to 18 months.
Make sure to thaw these before you deep fry them to eat.
Once you thaw them, you have to use it immediately, you cannot freeze them again.
In case you want to freeze them again, cook them and then you can freeze them.
Benefits of eating Fish
We all know that Fish has a lot of health benefits, as this Sea Food is rich in fiber, proteins, iron, and other nutrients.
It is also filled with Omega 3 fatty acids and Vitamins such as D and B2, which is very helpful for the growth of your brain and body.
It maintains your heart health, boosts brain health, reduces the risk of autoimmune diseases, helps in good vision, and can help in lowering the symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Therefore, you should include them in your everyday meals.
Serving Suggestions
You can serve these fingers any dipping sauce like Yum Yum Sauce, Boom Boom Sauce or Thai Sweet Chili Sauce.
These also taste great with Ketchup or Dahi Chutney.
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Step by Step Recipe
Add fish fingers in a bowl and add salt, lemon juice, turmeric powder, red chilli flakes, crushed black pepper, and ginger garlic paste.
Mix well and keep aside for 10 minutes.
Mix all-purpose flour, rice flour, cornflour, egg, and baking soda in another bowl.
Add the marinated fish in this mixture and keep aside for another 10 minutes.
Coat the fingers with bread crumbs.
Heat oil in a pan. Deep fry the fingers until golden brown on medium heat.
Drain on a plate lined with kitchen tissue. Serve hot with Ketchup or Tartare sauce.
Fish Fingers Recipe
Crispy from outside and juicy from inside, these are a breeze to make. You just can't go wrong with this delicious and easy recipe. Here is how to make this recipe at home.
Ingredients
- 300 g Fish
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp Red chilli flakes
- 1/2 tsp Crushed black pepper
- 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste
- 2 tbsp All Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Rice Flour
- 2 tsp Cornflour
- 2 Egg
- 1/4 tsp Baking soda
- 1 cup Bread crumbs
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Add fish fingers in a bowl and add salt, lemon juice, turmeric powder, red chilli flakes, crushed black pepper and ginger garlic paste.
- Mix well and keep aside for 10 minutes.
Mix all purpose flour, rice flour, cornflour, egg and baking soda in another bowl.
- Add the marinated fish in this mixture and keep aside for another 10 minutes.
- Coat the fish fingers with bread crumbs.
- Heat oil in a pan.
- Deep fry the fish fingers until golden brown on medium heat.
- Drain on a plate lined with kitchen tissue.
- Serve hot with Ketchup or Tartare sauce.
Recipe Notes
I used boneless Basa fish, cut into fingers. You can use any white fish to make this recipe.
Do not coat the fish fingers with breadcrumbs and keep for too long. Best is to keep coating and putting in the hot oil immediately.
Livetheindia
Seems really easy to cook , its a must try ..Thanks for sharing !!!
Rasel mondal
I like this fish finger nice preparing
Neha Mathur
Thanks