Ultimate Crispy Fried Fish Sandwich
Nothing beats a homemade fish sandwich at home. It's the Ultimate.
Equipment
- cutting board & sharp knife
- measuring spoons & cups
- 3 shallow dishes (for dredging station)
- large deep heavy bottom pot
- tongs
- sheet pan lined with parchment
- wire rack to fit sheet pan
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless cod fillets, thawed (cut into 4-6 pieces)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups panko crumbs
- 4-6 cups vegetable oil
- brioche or other round hamburger bun
- tarter sauce (see my homemade version here)
- lettuce, tomato slices, lemon wedges, and red onions
Instructions
Prepare cod fish fillets
- Thaw cod fillets per directions on back of package. (Generally takes 8-10 hours or over night.) Pat fillets dry with paper towels and place on a plate. NOTE: look for and remove any bones you may see.
Prepare 3 shallow dishes
- 1st dish) mix together flour and seasonings
- 2nd dish) beat together eggs and milk
- 3rd dish) pour panko crumbs into dish
Prepare for Frying
- Heat 4-6 cups of vegetable oil in a deep heavy bottomed pot to 350 degrees. (Use a kitchen thermometer to check temp.)
Dredging fish
- Take 1 fillet and dredge through seasoned flour, shaking off excess. Dip fillet in egg mixture, coating well. Place into panko crumbs and press gently to adhere on all sides.
- Place fillet into hot oil carefully 2-3 at a time. (Do Not Overcrowd pot. Do in batches if needed.)
- Cook until golden brown about 3-4 minutes on one side. Flip over and cook an additional 3-4 minutes. Check internal temperature of fish with kitchen thermometer, should be 145 degrees or more.
- Carefully remove fried fish from oil and place onto the wire rack fitted into the sheet pan lined with parchment. This will drain excess oil and make fish crispy.
- Toast lightly tops & bottoms of buns in a 400 degree oven. Spread tarter sauce on both halves of buns. Add tomato, lettuce, onion if desired. Place fried fish on top and cover with top bun.NOTE: squeeze lemon juice on fish, if desired while building sandwich.