Ramen-Crusted Fish Sticks with Wasabi Mayo

Prepare the wasabi mayo: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, wasabi paste, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside.

Crush the ramen noodles: Place the ramen noodles in a large zip-top bag and crush them into small pieces using a rolling pin or your hands. Pour the crushed noodles into a shallow dish.

Prepare the fish sticks: Season the fish sticks with salt and pepper.

Set up a breading station: Place the flour in a shallow dish, the beaten eggs in another shallow dish, and the crushed ramen noodles in a third shallow dish.

Bread the fish sticks: Dredge each fish stick in the flour, then dip it in the beaten eggs, and finally coat it thoroughly with the crushed ramen noodles, pressing gently to adhere.

Fry the fish sticks: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the breaded fish sticks in the skillet, being careful not to overcrowd it.

Cook the fish sticks: Fry the fish sticks for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Adjust heat if the ramen is browning too quickly.

Drain the fish sticks: Remove the fried fish sticks from the skillet and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Serve: Serve the ramen-crusted fish sticks immediately with the wasabi mayo for dipping.