Fried Cod

This fried cod with a flavor-packed dry breading cooks up golden brown and crispy on the outside and tender and flaky on the inside.

📝 Ingredients

• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cool water
• 1 1/4 cups panko breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (I love Kinder's woodfired garlic)
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (preferably low salt or no salt)
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 lbs cod filets cut into strips or bite-sized pieces
• vegetable oil for frying
• lemon wedges for serving
• tartar sauce (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Pat the cod filets dry with paper towels.
2. 2Set up your breading stations with three shallow bowls. One with flour, one with beaten eggs and water, and the final one with panko breadcrumbs, salt, garlic powder, Cajun seasoning, and black pepper.
3. 3Dredge the cod filets through the flour, then into the beaten egg, and then through the breadcrumb mixture, coating well in each bowl.
4. 4Meanwhile, in a large heavy pot like a Dutch oven, heat the oil to 350 degrees. Using tongs, carefully add the fried fish to the hot oil. Fry for 4-5 minutes, flipping halfway through. Cook in small batches, so you don't overcrowd the pot.
5. 5Remove the fried fish to a paper towel-lined plate. Place the plate in the oven on warm while you cook the rest of the cod.