Making some changes in your preparation method can make a difference when cooking frozen fish sticks. To enjoy them at their best, here are mistakes to avoid.

While fast and convenient, this doesn't deliver the best texture for any breaded products — and especially for frozen fish sticks. Opt instead for other cooking methods like the oven or air fryer.

Fish sticks can be breaded 2 days ahead. Cover and chill, or freeze in resealable plastic bags up to 3 months. Fish sticks can be cooked from frozen (cooking time will be slightly longer).

Thawing is for fish sticks. But as it turns out ... it’s convenient for both everyday cooking and dinner parties — planned or impromptu. Unless you’re reeling them in yourself, frozen ...

semi-preserves such as anchovies and traditionally salted dried fish such as cod or mojamas involve processes that kill the parasite. The best approach is to use a traditional cooking technique ...