Panko-Breaded Fish Sticks

• panko breadcrumbs (coarse Japanese breadcrumbs)↗2 cups
• all-purpose flour↗1 cup
• large eggs, lightly beaten↗2
• coarse salt & freshly ground black pepper
• vegetable oil (for frying)↗
• sole fillet↗1 lb

  cut into 1-by-3-inch pieces

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place panko, flour and eggs in three separate shallow dishes; season flour with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   Fill a large skillet with enough oil to reach a depth of 1/4-inch; heat over medium-high heat. Working in batches, dredge fish in flour, shaking off excess; dip into egg. Transfer to panko, covering fish completely and pressing lightly to adhere. Arrange fish in the pan in a single layer without any crowding; fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 1 minute per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain; season with salt. Serve immediately.