Crispy Desi Fish Fingers At Home For Weeknight Get-Togethers

By Rajlakshmi

January 19, 2026

Crispy from the outside and juicy from the inside, these fish fingers are a breeze to make. You just can't go wrong with this delicious and easy recipe. Here is how to make fish fingers at home.

Ingredients

300g of fish fillet ½ teaspoon of salt 2 tablespoons of juice ½ tsp of turmeric powder ½ tsp red chilli flakes ½ tsp of black pepper powder 1 tsp of ginger-garlic paste 1 tsp rice flour 2 tsp of cornflour 2 eggs ¼ tsp of baking soda 1 cup of bread crumbs

Step 1

Clean the fish fillets. If frozen, thaw them. Pat them dry with a kitchen towel. Cut into ½ inch width and 2-inch-long strips.

Step 2

Transfer to a mixing bowl. Add the salt, lime juice, turmeric, red pepper flakes, black pepper, and ginger garlic.

Step 3

Mix to coat all the fish strips. Set aside. In another mixing bowl, begin to assemble ingredients for the batter.

Step 4

Mix the rice flour, cornflour, eggs, baking soda, and all-purpose flour. Add in the marinated fish strips. Set aside for 10 mins.

Step 5

Pour bread crumbs on a large plate. Coat the fish strips in it. Heat a skillet wit oil on high heat. Lower flame to medium.

Step 6

Deep-fry until golden brown on both sides. Continue using a slotted spoon to flip them occasionally.

Step 7

When frying, avoid packing the pan too full. They won't be crispy if you don't fry them in batches.

Step 8

Remove from oil. Place tissues to let oil drain. Serve fish fingers with a choice of dipping sauce.