Description
This crispy fried cod sandwich delivers golden, crunchy crusts with flaky, tender fish and a tangy homemade tartar sauce, perfect for an easy fish fry or comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs cod fillets, skinless, cut into portions
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 4–6 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¾ cup dill pickle relish
- 2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp capers (optional)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 4–6 brioche buns
- Lettuce leaves
- Tomato slices (optional)
- Red onion slices (optional)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Pat cod fillets dry and remove any remaining bones.
- Mix flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and cayenne in a shallow bowl.
- Whisk eggs and milk together in a second bowl.
- Place panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Dredge cod in flour, dip in egg wash, then coat in panko, pressing gently.
- Rest breaded fillets on a wire rack for 10–15 minutes.
- Mix mayonnaise, relish, red onion, lemon juice, capers, Dijon mustard, and pepper to make tartar sauce.
- Heat oil to 350–375°F in a deep pot or fryer.
- Fry cod fillets in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Drain fried fish on paper towels.
- Lightly toast buns.
- Assemble sandwiches with tartar sauce, lettuce, fried cod, and optional toppings.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
Allowing the breaded cod to rest before frying helps the coating adhere and ensures a crisp, golden crust.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: crispy fried cod sandwich, fried fish sandwich, fish fry recipe, cod sandwich