Homemade Crispy Fish Sticks

My kids love to eat fish. Even my two year old Bella will eat any fish put in front of her. Sophia is known to order fish when we eat out. Nathan is another story. He's more of a shellfish kind of guy. Fish sticks from the grocery store are fast and easy but loaded with fat and perservatives. This recipe is super easy and a great way to use those potato flakes in your food storage. You can adjust the spices to your personal taste and you can substitute other white fish (such as halibut) for the cod. Serve with baked fries and you won't have to go out to eat your favorite fish and chips.

Homemade Crispy Fish Sticks

2 cups dry potato flakes

1 cup all purpose flour

1 TBS garlic powder

1 TBS seasoning salt

1 TBS black pepper

2 tsp cayenne pepper

1 egg, whisked

4 (6 ounces) cod fillets, cut into strips

2 cups flavored shortening or canola oil

In a medium bowl, combine potato flakes, flour, garlic powder, seasoned salt, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Pat cod dry with a paper towel. In a deep skillet, melt shortening to 350 degrees (make sure your shortening/oil is HOT). Crack egg into a shallow dish and whisk. Dip fish into egg and then dredge in dry mixture. Fry in the hot oil for 5 minutes or until fish flakes apart easily. Remove from oil and let drain on a paper towel.