Crispy Fried Fish Burger Recipe
Crispy Fried Fish Burgers feature golden fried cod coated in seasoned panko.
Ingredients
Homemade Tartar Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 small kosher dill pickle minced
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
- ½ teaspoon dried dill
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 –2 tablespoons lemon juice
Simple Coleslaw
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 1 carrot peeled and shredded or julienned
- 1 chili pepper thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 green onion minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon sugar
Crispy Fish Burgers
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unseasoned panko breadcrumbs
- ½ teaspoon salt divided
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 large egg
- 8 ounces boneless skinless cod fillet cut into two pieces
- Vegetable oil or canola oil for frying
- 2 burger buns halved
Optional Garnishes
- Iceberg lettuce
- Sliced pickles
- Sliced tomato
- Hot sauce
- Cheese slices
Instructions
Make the Tartar Sauce
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, minced pickle, chives, dried dill, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
- Stir until smooth and well combined.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
Prepare the Coleslaw
- In a mixing bowl, combine cabbage, carrot, chili pepper (if using), and green onion.
- Add olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper, and sugar.
- Toss everything together until evenly coated.
Prepare the Fish Coating
- Place flour on a plate and spread it evenly.
- On a second plate, mix panko breadcrumbs, ¼ teaspoon salt, black pepper, onion powder, paprika, thyme, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a bowl, whisk the egg.
Coat the Fish
- Pat the cod pieces dry using paper towels and sprinkle with the remaining salt.
- Dredge the fish in flour and shake off excess.
- Dip the fish into the beaten egg.
- Coat completely in the seasoned panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently so they stick.
Fry the Fish
- Pour vegetable oil into a heavy pot until it reaches about 2 inches deep.
- Heat the oil to around 360°F (182°C).
- Carefully place the coated fish into the hot oil.
- Fry for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oil and place on a cooling rack or paper towel-lined plate.
Assemble the Crispy Fried Fish Burgers
- Toast the burger buns if desired.
- Spread tartar sauce on both halves of each bun.
- Place the crispy fried fish on the bottom bun.
- Add coleslaw and any optional toppings such as lettuce, tomato, or pickles.
- Close the burger with the top bun and serve immediately.
Notes
You can substitute cod with tilapia, haddock, or pollock.