Description

The Crispy Fried Cod Sandwich is a mouthwatering combination of crunchy golden cod, buttery toasted brioche buns, fresh vegetables, and zesty tartar sauce. The cod is battered and fried until crisp outside and tender inside, then layered with tangy pickles, juicy tomato, and crisp lettuce. It’s the perfect go-to for casual lunches, fish Fridays, or weekend treats—flavor-packed and easy to make at home.

Ingredients

4 cod fillets (about 4–5 oz each, skinless and boneless)

1 cup all-purpose flour

0.5 cup cornstarch

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon paprika

To taste salt and black pepper

0.75 cup cold sparkling water or club soda

Vegetable oil for frying

4 brioche buns sliced and toasted

1 cup green leaf lettuce

2 medium tomatoes thinly sliced

12 to 16 dill pickle slices

0.5 cup mayonnaise

1.5 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickles

1 tablespoon chopped capers

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or parsley

To taste salt and pepper

Instructions

1. Pat the cod fillets dry thoroughly and season both sides with salt and pepper.

2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

3. Slowly whisk in the sparkling water until smooth and lump-free. Place batter in the fridge.

4. Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F using a thermometer.

5. Lightly dredge each fillet in flour, then dip into chilled batter.

6. Gently place into the oil and fry each side for 4–5 minutes until golden brown and crisp.

7. Remove from oil and rest fillets on a wire rack over a sheet pan.

8. Mix all tartar sauce ingredients in a small bowl and season to taste. Chill until ready to use.

9. Toast buns cut-side down on a dry skillet or under broiler.

10. Assemble the sandwich: spread tartar sauce on each bun, layer with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and fried cod. Serve immediately.

Notes

Best served immediately after frying for optimal crispness.

Tartar sauce can be prepped up to 5 days in advance and stored chilled.

Store leftover fish on a wire rack in the fridge and reheat in oven or air fryer at 375°F.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 sandwich
Calories: 610
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 860mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 22g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: crispy fried cod sandwich, homemade fish sandwich, tartar sauce