• Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

In the Kitch

menu icon
go to homepage
  • Summer Recipes
  • Recipe Index
  • Guides
  • Tutorials
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • Summer Recipes
    • Recipe Index
    • Guides
    • Tutorials
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×
    In the Kitch » Recipes » Seafood

    Updated: Jun 4, 2024 · Published: Oct 17, 2018 by Joss Dyckson · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    Fish Sticks with Sweet Mayo

    Jump to Recipe
    Fish sticks and jar of sweet mayo with text overlay that says 'fish sticks with sweet mayo'.

    If you are looking for a way to prepare deliciously golden and crispy fish sticks at home without the additives, I have a fantastic recipe for you that comes with a delicious sweet mayo dipping sauce! It’s far tastier in the end than the alternative.

    Fish sticks in a white ramekin, dip on the side.

    We all know kids love fish and chips, and what could go wrong with such a quick and tasty snack? Even though they are enjoyable, it’s additionally common knowledge that frozen, breaded fish fillets are filled with sodium, preservatives, and a number of fillers that kids just don’t need.

    For this recipe, your most important ingredients are a few white fish fillets, breading ingredients, and oil! As a bonus, I’ve whipped up a tangy dipping sauce for the fish sticks. What kid wouldn't love that?!

    My kids think these are the best and prefer them to store-bought. They're especially great for a special back to school dinner. My mouth is already salivating from just considering the symphony of smoky and sweet flavors.

    I also have this electric skillet fried fish recipe and kimchi tacos with breaded cod that you might like.

    Jump to:
    • Ingredients
    • How to Make Them
    • Top Tip
    • Storage & Reheating Instructions
    • More Kid-Friendly Recipes to Try
    • 📋Recipe

    Ingredients

    For the Fish Sticks

    • eggs - To help the breading to stick.
    • all-purpose flour
    • paprika
    • bread crumbs - I use plain breadcrumbs.
    • white fish fillets - My favorite are cod (tastes great and it's a cheaper fish) and halibut (amazing taste and texture but more expensive). You're looking for firm, meaty fish. You can also go with haddock or tilapia but they will be a bit thinner than cod and halibut.
    • cooking oil - Such as canola or peanut oil.
    • lemon - Cut into wedges to serve on the side.

    For the Sweet Mayo Fish Stick Dip

    • ketchup
    • mayonnaise
    • Worcestershire sauce

    *Check recipe card for full ingredient amounts.

    How to Make Them

    1. Prepare the breading. Beat the eggs in a medium bowl. Add the flour, paprika and salt in a separate bowl and whisk together. Place the bread crumbs in another separate bowl or shallow dish.
    2. Bread the fish. Pat the fillets dry with paper towel and slice them into small strips. Add them to the flour to coat them and then shake off the excess. Dip the flour-coated fish pieces into the egg and then press them into the breadcrumbs, until covered. Place them all on a large tray.
    3. Fry the fish. Heat 1 to 2 cups of cooking oil over medium-high heat in a deep skillet. Carefully add the fish strips to the pan in batches (4-5 at a time so the oil doesn’t cool off--this way the fish won’t absorb so much oil). When they are golden and crispy on both sides (about two minutes per side), remove them to a baking rack with paper towel underneath to catch the excess oil.
    4. Make the fish stick sauce. To make the dip, simply mix the ketchup, mayonnaise and Worcestershire sauce together.
    5. Serve. Serve the crispy fish sticks with the dip and lemon wedges.
    Fish sticks in a white ramekin and on plate with sweet mayo dip on the side.

    Top Tip

    In all honesty, the trickiest part of this recipe is the slicing of the fillets into sticks. This may seem a bit daunting if you haven’t previously done it, but my suggestion would be to make the slices lengthwise and then cut those pieces in half.

    In this manner, you can quickly turn your fillet into sticks without much hassle or any additional slicing. The fish sticks may be as thin or chunky as you like, just note that the wider the sticks, the fewer you’ll have in the end.

    Once you’ve sliced them, the rest of the recipe is easy.

    Storage & Reheating Instructions

    • The fish stick sauce should last, covered in the fridge, for up to two weeks.
    • The fish sticks should be refrigerated in a covered container for up to 3 to 4 days.
    • Reheating: They can be reheated in the oven at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes.
    Fish sticks in a white ramekin on green and white wooden background.

    More Kid-Friendly Recipes to Try

    • Baked taco cups in white dish with lentils on decorative cloth.
      Mini Taco Cups
    • Sloppy Joes on a serving dish with chips and spinach on the side.
      Electric Skillet Sloppy Joes
    • Summer mango pomegranate soda in glasses with blue umbrellas.
      Summer Mango-Pomegranate Soda
    • Moist, frosted pumpkin cupcakes on yellow plate.
      Super Moist Pumpkin Cupcakes

    Have you prepared homemade fish sticks before? If you tried this Fish Sticks with Sweet Mayo Recipe or any other recipe on my website, please leave a 🌟 star rating and let me know how it went in the 📝 comments below. And please share the recipe!

    📋Recipe

    Golden fish sticks in ramekin.

    Fish Sticks with Sweet Mayo

    Joss Dyckson
    If you are looking for a way to prepare fish sticks at home without the additives, I have a fantastic recipe for you here that comes with a delicious sweet mayo!
    5 from 8 votes
    Prevent your screen from going dark
    Print Recipe Pin Recipe Save Recipe Saved!
    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 4 minutes mins
    Total Time 19 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 460 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    For the Fish Sticks

    • 2 eggs
    • ½ cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 tablespoon paprika powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup bread crumbs
    • 4 white fish fillets
    • 1-2 cups cooking oil - for frying
    • 1 lemon - cut into wedges

    For the Sweet Mayo Dip

    • ¼ cup ketchup
    • ¼ cup mayonnaise
    • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

    Instructions
     

    • Beat the eggs in a medium bowl.
      2 eggs
    • Add the flour, paprika and salt in a separate bowl and whisk together.
      ½ cup all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon paprika powder, 1 teaspoon salt
    • Place the bread crumbs in another separate bowl or shallow dish.
      1 cup bread crumbs
    • Pat the fillets dry with paper towel and slice them into small strips. Add them to the flour to coat them and then shake off the excess.
      4 white fish fillets
    • Dip the flour-coated fish pieces into the egg and then press them into the breadcrumbs, until covered. Place them all on a large tray.
    • Heat 1 to 2 cups of cooking oil over medium-high heat in a deep skillet. Carefully add the fish sticks to the pan in batches (4-5 at a time so the oil doesn’t cool off--this way the fish won’t absorb so much oil).
    • When they are golden and crispy on both sides (about two minutes per side), remove them to a baking rack with paper towel underneath to catch the excess oil.
    • To make the dip, simply mix the ketchup, mayonnaise and Worcestershire sauce together.
      ¼ cup ketchup, ¼ cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
    • Serve the fish sticks with the dip and lemon wedges.

    Notes

    • My favorite white fish fillets for fish sticks are cod (tastes great and it's a cheaper fish) and halibut (amazing taste and texture but more expensive). It's best to go with firm, meaty white fish. You can also go with haddock or tilapia but they will be a bit thinner than cod and halibut.
    • The fish stick sauce should last, covered in the fridge, for up to two weeks.
    • The fish sticks should be refrigerated in a covered container for up to 3 to 4 days.
    • They can be reheated in the oven at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes, until hot and crispy.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 460kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 41gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 167mgSodium: 581mgPotassium: 640mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 981IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 3mg

    Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.

    Want to see our recipes in action?Subscribe to our channel on Youtube!

    More Delicious Seafood Recipes

    • Chickpea and salmon salad in bowl with lemon slices.
      Easy Chickpea Salmon Salad
    • Kimchi salad in salad bowl on wooden background.
      Kimchi Salad
    • Kimchi shrimp stir fry in bowl on wooden background.
      Kimchi Shrimp Stir Fry
    • Kimchi cod tacos in serving dish.
      Kimchi Tacos
    72 shares
    • Share24
    • Tweet
    • Email
    • Bluesky
    • Reddit

    Reader Interactions

    5 from 8 votes (8 ratings without comment)

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Joss D author image.

    Hi, I'm Joss!

    I am the creator and editor of In the Kitch. I am inviting you on this food journey with me to learn, grow and bring out that inner chef in you. I hope to inspire you to get creative in your own kitchen!

    More about me →

    Summer Recipes

    • Melon prosciutto skewers with toothpicks.
      Melon Prosciutto Skewers (Summer Appetizer)
    • Watermelon basil cocktail in wine glass with watermelon swizzle stick.
      Frozen Watermelon Basil Cocktail
    • Bison Tacos
    • Watermelon salad with basil in black salad bowl.
      Watermelon Basil Salad
    • Grilled bison ribeye steak sliced on cutting board with spices on the side.
      Grilled Bison Ribeye Steaks
    • Strawberry crumble in tart dish with vanilla ice cream and spoon.
      Easy Strawberry Crumble

    Popular

    • Strawberry slushy margarita with mint leaves.
      How to Make a Slushy Margarita
    • Cake pop frosting in bowl with spatula.
      Cake Pop Frosting & Coating
    • Sliced candied limes on wooden counter.
      How to Candy Limes
    • Hamburger scrambled eggs in cast iron pan.
      Hamburger Scrambled Eggs
    • Electric skillet fried chicken in a dish.
      Electric Skillet Fried Chicken
    • Electric skillet pot roast with vegetables on serving tray.
      Electric Skillet Pot Roast

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    In the Kitch

    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Disclaimer
    • Accessibility Statement

    About

    • About
    • The Team

    Contact

    • Contact

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2025 In the Kitch

    Rate This Recipe

    Your vote:




    A rating is required
    A name is required
    An email is required

    Recipe Ratings without Comment

    Something went wrong. Please try again.