Oven-Baked Fish Sticks

Ingredients

3 cups panko bread crumbs

1/3 cup olive oil

1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay)

kosher salt

3 large eggs

2 1/2 pounds skinless tilapia fillets, cut into 1-inch strips

coleslaw and ketchup, for serving.

How to Make It

Heat oven to 450° F. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the bread crumbs with the oil, seafood seasoning, and ½ teaspoon salt. Toast in oven, tossing once, until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a shallow bowl and wipe out the baking sheet. In a second shallow bowl, beat the eggs with 1 tablespoon water.

Working with a few pieces at a time, dip the fish in the beaten eggs (shaking off any excess), then coat with the bread crumbs (pressing gently to help them adhere). Place in a single layer on 2 large parchment-lined large baking sheets.

Bake the fish sticks until crisp and opaque throughout, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve with the coleslaw and ketchup.