Perfect Fried Cod Recipe

Perfect Fried Cod Recipe

Main Dishes
35 min
6 servings
533 kcal / serving

Perfectly fried cod that is crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside. Ditch all the other recipes, this is the only cod recipe you'll need!

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ poundcod fillets (cut into strips or bite sized pieces)
  • ½ cupflour
  • 2eggs (beaten)
  • 1 cuppanko bread crumbs
  • ¾ teaspoonsalt
  • ½ teaspoongranulated garlic
  • oil for frying

Directions

  1. 1

    Turn oven to warm setting (170 degrees or lowest it will go). Place a cooling rack on top of a baking sheet and set aside.

  2. 2

    Set up an assembly line: place flour on one plate, eggs in a bowl and combine panko, salt and garlic together on another plate.

  3. 3

    Dredge fish in flour, dip in egg and then press into panko to coat. Repeat until all fish is coated.

  4. 4

    In a large pot, heat 1 - 2 inches of oil to 350 degrees. Fry fish in batches, being careful not to crowd the pan. Place cooked fish on the cooling rack in the oven to keep warm until all fish is cooked. Serve immediately.