Crispy Fried Cod
Enjoy this crispy fried cod, a comforting dish that brings warmth and nostalgia with its golden, flaky texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying and Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets
- 1 cup flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Oil for frying
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Season the cod fillets generously with salt and pepper.
- Set up your breading station with three bowls (flour, beaten egg, and panko breadcrumbs).
- Dredge each cod fillet in flour, then in beaten egg, and finally coat with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat enough oil in a skillet over medium heat until it shimmers.
- Fry the cod fillets for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
- Bake the fried cod in the preheated oven for an additional 5-7 minutes.
- Serve with fresh lemon wedges.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding spices like paprika to the flour. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheat gently in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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