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Homemade Fish Sticks

Mahi-Mahi makes a delicious fish stick with a flaky inside and a crisp and crunchy crust packed will spice and flavor. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Mahi-Mahi Fillets about 0.7 lbs
  • 1 Cup Cornmeal
  • 1 Cup Flour
  • 2 Eggs
  • 3 Tbsp Water
  • 1 Tbsp Onion Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Ground Cumin Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • Oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Cut the Mahi-Mahi into rectangular pieces.
  • Place flour into one bowl.
  • Mix together cornmeal, onion powder, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder in another bowl.
  • Combine Eggs and water into a third bowl.
  • Season the mahi-mahi with salt and pepper.
  • One at a time: Roll the stick in the flour, shake off excess. Dip into the egg mixture and then roll in the Cornmeal mixture.
  • Pour oil into a pan, the oil should be a couple of inches deep. Bring oil to a boil.
  • Fry fish for about 2 minutes on each side.
  • Drain pieces on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
  • Enjoy!!

Notes

Potential Flavor Combinations
  • Cajun Seasoning – Oregano, Paprika, Cayenne Pepper, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder
  • Jerk Seasoning – Dried Minced Onion, Thyme, Allspice, Cinnamon, Cayenne Pepper, Garlic Powder
  • Mediterranean Seasoning – Basil, Oregano, Parsley, Dried Minced Onion
  • Italian Seasoning – Basil, Oregano, Rosemary, Thyme, Garlic Powder
Keyword Fish, Fishsticks, Fry