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Crispy Homemade Salmon Fish Fingers

These crispy homemade fish fingers are made with fresh salmon fillets, golden breadcrumbs, and a simple oven-bake for a healthier, kid-friendly classic. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re flaky on the inside, perfectly crunchy on the outside, and far better than anything from the freezer aisle.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, LUNCH
Cuisine: American, British
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fish Fingers
  • 600 g fresh salmon fillet skin removed, center-cut preferred
  • 50 g plain flour
  • 1 medium egg beaten
  • 100 g breadcrumbs panko or regular
  • 1–2 tablespoons oil or cooking spray for baking

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) fan or 220°C (425°F) conventional. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cut the salmon into evenly sized strips, about 1 inch wide. Pat dry with paper towels.
  3. Set up a breading station with flour in one bowl, beaten egg in another, and breadcrumbs in a third.
  4. Dredge each salmon strip in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs, pressing gently so the coating sticks.
  5. Place the coated fish fingers on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each piece. Lightly spray or brush with oil.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden, crisp, and the salmon flakes easily.
  7. Remove from the oven and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free flour and breadcrumbs. These fish fingers freeze well once baked—reheat in the oven for best texture. You can also cook them in an air fryer at 200°C (400°F) for 12–14 minutes, flipping halfway.