Name: Homemade Gluten Free Fish Sticks Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 30 fish sticks
Cuisine: Lunch
Ingredients: 1/2 cup gluten-free all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup coconut milk; 2 tablespoons ground flax; 1 cup gluten-free bread crumbs; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese or vegan Parmesan topping; 1 teaspoon ground paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 pound cod fillets, cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices

Homemade Gluten Free Fish Sticks Recipe

Gluten-free fish sticks made with fresh fish and gluten-free breading, this kid-favorite meal is crispy, crunchy, and super delicious. And watch how easily these tasty fish fingers can be made in this quick recipe video!

Kids love fish sticks for the crispy, finger food they are but we parents love them because they’re an easy fix for dinner and a winner with the kids.

I already recreated the popular drive-thru chicken nuggets and they were a HIT but I figured it was about time I recreated fish sticks.

To up the ante on regular fish sticks, I chose a gluten-free breading and baking versus frying to make these a smart choice for lunch or dinner.

Of course, if you don’t need these to be gluten-free, go ahead and use the regular version of the flour and breadcrumbs in the recipe.

How to Make Gluten-Free Fish Sticks

Since 3 out 5 in my family are gluten-free I wanted to recreate these fish sticks so everyone could enjoy the same ones. I make my own gluten-free breading with a combo of gluten-free flour, ground flax, and gluten-free bread crumbs.

Don’t worry, they still have that perfect crunchy coating we all adore. If you’re a fanatic for crispy, baked fish then you might want to check out my Salmon Nuggets, after you make these of course.

Are these fish sticks allergy friendly?

These homemade fish sticks are free from gluten, nuts, dairy, and eggs so that everyone can enjoy them. Even if you’re family doesn’t have any food allergies/intolerances, this is an excellent recipe for the classic kid-favorite recipe. Plus, with the golden, crispy coating, no one will guess they’re gluten-free!

How to make bread crumbs stick with no eggs or dairy

Instead of regular Parmesan cheese and milk, this recipe uses vegan Parmesan cheese I like this one, and full-fat coconut milk. If dairy isn’t a problem for your family you can swap the vegan Parmesan cheese for regular.

How to prep-ahead gluten-free fish sticks for lunch

These are perfect to make ahead of time to pack for school lunches or pull off for an easy dinner. Whenever you plan to make fish sticks, double the batch and bake them. Allow the leftover fish sticks to cool down to room temperature before placing in an airtight container and freezing.

How to re-heat gluten-free fish sticks

When you’re ready to pack for lunch, remove the frozen fish sticks from the freezer and bake them at 425F for 15 to 20 minutes. They are just as convenient as the grocery store option but way tastier and healthier.

More gluten-free kids lunch ideas

Coming up with healthy school lunches that are both satisfying and gluten-free can be tough. It’s one of the biggest motivations behind creating our Grain-free Family Meal Plans. With a completed shopping list and recipes, these meal plans have helped my family and hundreds of others stay on track. If you want a taste of how we do gluten-free lunches go here and take a look at the recipes below:

But before you try these lunch ideas, make these fish sticks, then come and tell me what ya think! Way better than the frozen ones from the store, right?