Golden, Flaky & Perfect Crispy Fried Cod
Crispy Fried Cod: Golden, Flaky & Perfect Every Time
There’s something timeless about crispy fried cod. With its light golden coating, tender flaky fish, and satisfying crunch, this classic seafood favorite works for everything from a cozy family dinner to a proper pub-style fish supper. Whether served with chips, fresh lemon wedges, tartar sauce, or tucked into soft sandwich rolls, fried cod is comfort food at its best.
Cod is especially ideal for frying because of its mild flavor and firm, flaky texture. It cooks quickly, stays juicy inside, and pairs beautifully with a crisp seasoned coating. The key to truly exceptional fried cod is maintaining a light batter, using hot oil, and ensuring the fish is as fresh as possible.
Crispy fried cod is one of those simple dishes that never goes out of style. With its crunchy golden crust and delicate flaky center, it delivers restaurant-quality flavor right from your own kitchen. Whether you’re preparing a casual family dinner or recreating a pub-style seafood feast, this recipe is guaranteed to satisfy every time.
Golden, Flaky & Perfect Crispy Fried Cod
Cuisine: EnglishDifficulty: Easy4
servings10
minutes20
minutesThe Crispiest Fried Cod
Ingredients
440g Cod fillet
1/3 Cup Corn flour
1/3 Cup Plain flour + 2 Tablespoon for Coating
1 Teaspoon Salt
1 /4 Teaspoon White pepper
1/4 Teaspoon Turmeric
3/4 Cup Chilled Sparkling Water
Vegetable Oil for frying
Directions
- Mix corn flour, plain flour, salt, white pepper, turmeric and sparkling water in a bowl to form a batter.
- Pat cod dry with paper towel.
- Coat fish with plain flour.
- Coat fish with batter
- Remove excess batter from fish
- Fry for 5 – 8 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish.
- Flip cod for even frying as you cook
- Ready. Serve and ENJOY!
