Crunchy Oven Fish Fingers with Peas
Proper crunchy fish fingers from real cod, baked not fried, with no added salt so little ones can share the plate.
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.55 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 307kcal
- 23.4gcarbs
- 3.7gof which sugars
- 11.7gfat
- 2.8gsaturates
- 28.1gprotein
- 2.7gfibre
- 0.5gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
Tick what you need to buy. It goes on your shopping list.
Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan) and line a tray with baking paper. Run your fingers over the fish and pull out any bones you find. Cut the fish into fingers about 2 cm wide and 7 cm long.
- 2
Put the flour, beaten egg and breadcrumbs in three shallow bowls. Stir the lemon zest and rapeseed oil into the breadcrumbs.
- 3
Roll each finger in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs, pressing the crumbs on. Lay them on the tray with a gap between each.
- 4
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, turning once halfway, until the crumbs are golden and the fish flakes easily.
16 min 40 s - 5
Meanwhile, cook the peas in boiling water for 3 minutes, then drain. For babies and children under 5, squash or halve the peas so they are not a choking risk.
3 min - 6
Let the fish fingers cool for a few minutes. For baby led weaning from 6 months, serve whole fingers the size of an adult finger and always sit with your child while they eat. Serve with the peas and a lemon wedge.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
