Crispy Fried Red Snapper Fish Sticks
Say goodbye to frozen fish sticks and say hello to a new and improved version of a childhood favorite…my Crispy Fried Red Snapper Fish Sticks! This fried fish stick recipe is a fresh and flavorful snack or meal idea that anyone—especially your kids—will enjoy!
I remember growing up and smelling the aroma of fish sticks in the oven, and I would always get excited! My mom would make them on days when she probably didn’t feel like cooking, but I would always appreciate those days just because of those fish sticks. I’m sure I’m not the only one who grew up on frozen fish sticks!
As I got older, I shied away from frozen foods, and now I have the pleasure of making those frozen dinner ideas in a fresh new way.
A good friend of mine, who shares my first name, caught a bunch of red snapper and decided to share some with me. So I had to do something different with it! This is one red snapper recipe you’ll want to bookmark.
How to Make Red Snapper Fish Sticks:
Begin by cutting the red snapper into small, rectangular-shaped pieces. Using red snapper really enhanced the flavor of this recipe compared to the typical Pollock used in traditional store-bought frozen fish sticks. But that’s the great part about this recipe – any firm white fish will work (for example, cod).
After you’ve seasoned your red snapper and dusted the pieces with flour, you can set them aside while you work on the batter.
First, combine your eggs and heavy whipping cream. Grab two large zip-lock bags. One bag will hold a mixture of flour, garlic powder, and cilantro flakes. The second bag will contain the panko breadcrumbs and Italian breadcrumbs.
The two types of breadcrumbs add a bit more flavor. Plus, double-coating the fish with flour and breadcrumbs helps to maximize the crispy texture.
Place the red snapper in the egg mixture, then into the first bag of flour. Add the fish back into the egg mixture, and then to the breadcrumb bag. Cook each piece of fish for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, and they are ready to serve!
If you are looking for a good dinner idea (that the kids will enjoy as well) give this Crispy Fried Red Snapper Fish Sticks a try!
Check out my other fried fish recipes:
- Beer Battered Cod with Sriracha Tartar Sauce
- Crispy “Ritz” Fried Fish Sandwich
- Cajun Fried Fish and Cheese Grits
Crispy Fried Red Snapper Fish Sticks
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Say goodbye to frozen fish sticks and say hello to a new and improved version of a childhood favorite…my Crispy Fried Red Snapper Fish Sticks!
Ingredients
- 1 lb Fresh Red Snapper
- 2 Large Organic Eggs
- 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1–1/4 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Italian Breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp Cilantro Flakes
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Sea Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tsp Creole Seasoning
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Instructions
- Begin by cutting the red snapper into small rectangular shaped pieces then add to a large bowl.
- Pre-heat cooking pan to medium/high heat and add cooking oil.
- Season fish with sea salt, black pepper and Creole Seasoning then mix together with hands. Coat fish with 1/4 cup of flour.
- In a large bowl, add eggs and heavy whipping cream and whisk (paid link) until smooth.
- You will need 2 large zip lock bags. In one large zip lock bag add 1 cup flour, garlic powder and cilantro flakes and in the second bag add panko breadcrumbs and Italian breadcrumbs.
- Coat fish in egg mixture the add fish to the flour bag. Coat evenly.
- Add fish back into the egg mixture then add into the breadcrumb bag. Coat evenly.
- Cook each piece of fish for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Serve hot.
Notes
Be aware of bones in the fish as you are cutting your red snapper into fish sticks. There is line of bones that starts in the center of a fillet and goes about half way down. You’ll want to use the fish around the bone for this recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 353
- Fat: 5.1g
This came out soooo good. The best fried fish recipe I’ve ever made. Nice and crispy and the red snapper was perfect!! Thankyou for the best recipe, better than any restaurant I would go too!!
Hello, Kim! Awesome! I love to hear this type of feedback! So glad you enjoyed it.
These crispy fried red snapper fish sticks were delicious!
Thanks a lot Chad! Glad you enjoyed it.
Hi, I was wondering if I could ‘prep’ this ahead of time? I.e. is it possible to season the fish the night before (before adding the flour) and fry it for brunch the next day? Or should I just leave the fish in the fridge and not touch it until the day of the meal?
Hello, Cris! Yes, you can most definitely prep by seasoning the fish the night before. I think it will also enhance the flavor. When you are ready to cook, you can then flour and fry.
These were featured on the children’s menu at Fisherman’s Wharf—somewhere along the Tamiami Trail—in Florida, in the 1950’s-60’s. It was the only fish I had ever liked. They also served Manhatten clam chowder.
Glad somebody came up with a recipe for them!
Thanks Margo! I really appreciate it.
I made these fish sticks using red snapper–whoa!!!!! Delicious!
It was a chore, but the results were poof!!! So good and yeah worth the effort– thank you for the recipe
A little work, a lot of gain! So glad you enjoyed it, Elizabeth!
Yes!! This is the perfect recipe for fish sticks! Crispy, tender and packed with flavor.. love the spices you use and that you showed how easy these are to make at home. Fantastic!
Thanks Heather! I appreciate it.
Okay, now THESE are fish sticks! If these were on the kid’s menu, I’d insist on it despite my age! 🙂
Lol I completely agree Leslie!
These fish sticks look sooo good! Crispy on the outside tender and delicious on the inside… fish stick perfection!
Thanks a lot Holly!
I’ve never used red snapper in fish sticks, or made my own fish sticks for that matter, but these look so delicious! I’m sure if I make these I’ll never be able to go back to the store bought kind!
Thanks Claire. I think you would enjoy these!
I am such a huge fish stick person. It taps into that inner kid. These look delicious and easy eat!
This definitely taps into the inner kid lol. Thanks Nicole!
I love red snapper, but I’ve never actually bought it and made it at home. I really like that you use snapper to make these fish sticks! What a great twist on the traditional. I don’t have easy access to fresh seafood, but next time I do, I’m definitely buying some snapper
This is a good try for me Karyl. I friend of mine caught a few pounds so I wanted to do something different and they came out great. Thanks!
These look so crispy!!! Love the double coating for extra crispiness! Also, I would take this version of fish sticks over any shop-bought ones, anytime! Great job!
Thanks a lot Anna!
These look so perfectly crispy! I love red snapper, but never tried to make it into fish sticks. These fish sticks have just the right amount of seasoning I can’t wait to try them.
Eric, that looks like some dang tasty fish! This would certainly kick any frozen fish stick or fish finger right out of the water. Oh and my background is Mauritius (and Mauritians speak Creole) so it’s interesting to Creole seasoning. I wonder what it’s like. Any great wor Eric, keep it up (:
Thanks a lot Nicolas I truly appreciate it!
I’ve had a hankering for fried fish lately and this is only making me crave it more! Gorgeous crispy crust on your fish…this looks so good and sounds fantastic! 😀
Thanks a lot Tammy!
I love your blog and your photography is super! Fried fish is always a good idea. I don’t think of this for dinner enough but I should.
Thanks a lot Kristen. My wife does an awesome job making the things I cook look good enough to eat lol.
I’ve always loved fish sticks and I have to confess I had quite a few of the store bought version growing up 🙂 . Those look so crispy and delicious. Beautiful batter!
Thanks a lot Nicoletta I appreciate it!