Angry Birds Cheeto-Crusted Fish Sticks
Angry Birds Cheeto-Crusted Fish Sticks
Ingredients
For the Fish Sticks
- 1 1/2 pounds cod fillets, skinless, boneless
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8.5 ounces Cheetos Crunchy, 1 large bag
- cooking spray, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place a wire rack on a baking sheet and lightly coat the rack with cooking spray. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
Unwrap the cod fillets and pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels. Cut the fish into rectangular stick-like pieces, approximately 3-4 inches long and 1 inch wide.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, eggs, mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper. Whisk vigorously until a smooth, thick, and slightly grainy batter forms. Ensure there are no lumps.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Pour the entire bag of Cheetos Crunchy into a food processor. Process until fine crumbs are formed. Transfer the Cheeto crumbs to a shallow dish or plate.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Working with one fish stick at a time, fully submerge it into the prepared batter, ensuring it is completely coated. Lift the fish stick, allowing any excess batter to drip off.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Immediately transfer the batter-coated fish stick to the dish with the Cheeto crumbs. Roll the fish stick until it is entirely covered in the vibrant orange coating. Gently press the crumbs onto the fish to ensure they adhere well.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Place the coated fish stick on the prepared wire rack on the baking sheet. Repeat the battering and coating process for all remaining fish pieces, arranging them in a single layer on the rack, ensuring they do not touch.
⏱️ 5 min
- 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until the fish sticks are golden brown, crispy, and the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 9
Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Serve the Angry Birds Cheeto-Crusted Fish Sticks immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Angry Birds Cheeto-Crusted Fish Sticks
Ingredients
For the Fish Sticks
- 1 1/2 pounds cod fillets, skinless, boneless
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8.5 ounces Cheetos Crunchy, 1 large bag
- cooking spray, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place a wire rack on a baking sheet and lightly coat the rack with cooking spray. Set aside.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
Unwrap the cod fillets and pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels. Cut the fish into rectangular stick-like pieces, approximately 3-4 inches long and 1 inch wide.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, eggs, mayonnaise, salt, and black pepper. Whisk vigorously until a smooth, thick, and slightly grainy batter forms. Ensure there are no lumps.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Pour the entire bag of Cheetos Crunchy into a food processor. Process until fine crumbs are formed. Transfer the Cheeto crumbs to a shallow dish or plate.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Working with one fish stick at a time, fully submerge it into the prepared batter, ensuring it is completely coated. Lift the fish stick, allowing any excess batter to drip off.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Immediately transfer the batter-coated fish stick to the dish with the Cheeto crumbs. Roll the fish stick until it is entirely covered in the vibrant orange coating. Gently press the crumbs onto the fish to ensure they adhere well.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Place the coated fish stick on the prepared wire rack on the baking sheet. Repeat the battering and coating process for all remaining fish pieces, arranging them in a single layer on the rack, ensuring they do not touch.
⏱️ 5 min - 8
Bake in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, or until the fish sticks are golden brown, crispy, and the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 9
Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Serve the Angry Birds Cheeto-Crusted Fish Sticks immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, if desired.
⏱️ 1 min