Crispy Fried Cod Sandwich (Printable Version)

Crunchy golden cod on a toasted roll, creamy tartar drizzle, crisp lettuce, slices of tomato—seafood fans will love every mouthful.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cod Prep

01 - 4 fillets of cod, about 4-6 oz each
02 - 1 cup plain flour
03 - 1 cup bubbly club soda or sparkling water, chilled
04 - 1/2 cup cornstarch
05 - 1 tsp garlic powder
06 - 1 tsp onion powder
07 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 tsp black pepper
09 - 1 tsp salt
10 - 1/2 tsp cayenne (skip if you want it mild)
11 - 1 cup veggie oil for getting things crispy

→ Stuff for the Sandwich

12 - 4 soft sandwich buns (Kaiser or brioche work great)
13 - 1/4 cup store or homemade tartar sauce
14 - 4 slices fresh tomato
15 - 4 slices pickles if you want
16 - 1 cup chopped lettuce or any greens
17 - Lemon wedges for a fresh kick

→ Quick Tartar Mix (Optional)

18 - 1/2 cup mayo
19 - 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish
20 - 1 tsp Dijon mustard
21 - 1/4 tsp garlic powder
22 - 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
23 - Pinch of salt and pepper

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Stir mayo, pickle relish, Dijon, garlic powder, lemon juice, plus a bit of salt and pepper in a little bowl. Drop it in the fridge while you keep going.
02 - Toss together flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, cayenne (if you want it hot), salt, and pepper. Pour cold club soda as you stir, till it's about like pancake batter.
03 - Pour veggie oil in a big skillet now and crank it to medium-high. You want it hot—around 350°F. No thermometer? Flick in batter. If it sizzles, you're set.
04 - Dry the cod, dunk it in the batter, and gently lay it into the hot pan. Let each side fry for 3-4 minutes till it looks crispy and golden. Pull out once it's cooked through, about 145°F, and pop it on paper towels.
05 - While your fish sizzles, throw your buns cut side down on a pan or in the toaster till they're lightly browned and warm.
06 - On the bottom bun, smear some tartar. Pile on lettuce, one tomato slice, and your favorite extras. Add your crunchy cod, press the top bun on, and you're good to go.
07 - Eat right away. Squeeze some lemon over the fish for an extra zing if you like.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Chilled bubbly club soda makes the batter lighter and extra crunchy
02 - Cook the cod in portions to keep the oil hot
03 - You can bake the coated fish at 425°F for 15–18 minutes for a lighter version

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