How To Reheat Fish Fingers

Fish fingers, also popularly known as fish sticks, are made with various types of whitefish. Most of the time the mixture of several fish includes haddock, cod, Pollock, and hake. Having fish sticks as a snack is common especially if you have kids. Below are some of the effective ways to reheat your fish fingers.

The Oven Method To Reheat Fish Fingers

One of the most effective ways to reheat your fish fingers is in the oven. The oven method is not only effective but also a quick and simple method. All kinds of foods reheat pretty well in an oven. If you are one who prefers using the oven then the oven method will be one of your best options. Simply Follow these steps to reheat your fish fingers in the oven.

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F,
2. Lay the fish sticks out on a baking sheet,
3. Cover your baking sheet with foil to help prevent your fish fingers from becoming soggy,
4. Bake your fish fingers in the oven 5-7 minutes,
5. Remove the foil and let your fish fingers warm up for 5 more minutes,
6. Remove your fish fingers from the oven and let them to cool slightly,
7. Serve when ready,

The Toaster Oven Method To Reheat Fish Fingers

Another effective way to reheat your fish fingers is using a toaster oven. A toaster oven is not only effective but also a quick and simple method. All kinds of food heat up well in the toaster oven or regular oven. If you are a pro with the toaster oven, using this method to reheat your fish fingers will be one of your best options.  The procedure for heating up fish fingers in the toaster oven is just the same as heating them up in a regular oven. Simply Follow these steps

1. Preheat the toaster oven to 375 degrees,
2. Lay the fish sticks out on a baking sheet,
3. Cover a baking sheet with foil to help prevent your fish fingers from becoming soggy,
4. Let your fish fingers bake in the oven for 5-7 minutes,
5. Remove the foil and continue to heat up your fish fingers for 5 an extra minute,
6. Remove from the oven and let your fish fingers cool slightly.
7. Serve when ready,

The Stovetop Method

The stovetop method is also effective when it comes to reheating your fish fingers. Simply follow these steps.

1. Heat up your skillet on medium heat,
2. Add some butter or oil and allow it to heat up,
3. Add your fish fingers to the pan in a single layer,
4. Allow your fish fingers to heat up completely on one side. That should take 2-4 minutes,
5. Turn your fish fingers over so that you can heat up on the other side for the same amount of time.
6. Drain the grease, and allow it to cool slightly,
7. Serve when ready,

The Microwave Method To Reheat Fish Fingers

The microwave method can work if you need to heat up other meals but it is not the best method when it comes to warming up your fish fingers. When reheating a fish fingers in the microwave you should not just toss it the microwave and leave. While that might work for certain meals, it will not produce desirable results. There may be problems with the microwave, because it can make your fish fingers soggy. One effective way to reheat fish fingers in the microwave is by placing a glass with water inside the microwave to provide moisture to avoid your meal from getting soggy. This trick also works for pizza, chicken, burgers, and sandwiches. Follow these steps to reheat your fish fingers in the microwave.

1. Place your leftover fish fingers on a microwave-safe plate or dish,
2. You can reheat your fish fingers wrapped in a paper towel  to prevent them from becoming soggy.
3. Use the reheat setting to warm your fish fingers for about two to four minutes, depending on the microwave.
4. Turn your fish fingers at the halfway point so that they heats up heat evenly.
5. Check to see if your fish sticks are warm enough, if not, reheat for another 30-60 seconds
6. Serve when ready,

Tips For Reheating Fish Fingers

• When you are ready to warm up your fish sticks, you can do so either in the oven, toaster oven or the stove top, those are your best options.
• One advantage about heating up fish fingers is that you don’t have to defrost frozen fish fingers before reheating them. You can just toss them in the oven, toaster oven or skillet for reheating.
• Remove the foil and turn up the heat to 375 degrees F, cooking for another half hour or so, until the top is golden brown.
• If you have time to defrost your frozen fish fingers in the fridge before reheating, this will help in lowering your cooking time.
• To reheat a pre-cooked fish fingers that have been thawed, bake them at 350 degrees F for about 40 minutes, until they are entirely warmed through and increase the heat when necessary.
• Make use of a paper towel if your only option is the microwave.

The Best Way To Store Fish Fingers

Fish fingers last for a long period of time in the freezer than in the fridge, so proper packaging and freezing the leftovers will give you a delicious meal whenever the craving for fish fingers hits.

• To freeze fish fingers that have already been cooked, you must first allow your fish fingers to chill completely, as it is never a good idea to freeze food while it is still hot.
• Immediately after it has been chilled, cover your dish with plastic a wrap and aluminium foil, or divide it into smaller dishes for quick and easy one-serving meals.
• Alternatively, you can freeze your fish fingers in an airtight, freezer-safe containers.
• A fish stick that has already been cooked will last up to about 3 months in the freezer.