Crispy Cod Strips with Tartar Dipping Sauce — golden, crunchy fish on the outside and tender, flaky on the inside 🐟✨
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🐟 Ingredients
For the Crispy Cod Strips:
• 500 g (1 lb) fresh cod fillets, cut into strips
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1½ cups breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• Vegetable oil, for frying (or use air fryer)
Optional for Extra Flavor:
• 1 tbsp grated Parmesan in breadcrumbs
• Lemon wedges, for serving
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🧂 For the Tartar Dipping Sauce:
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp finely chopped pickles or relish
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp capers (optional)
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley or dill
• Salt & pepper to taste
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👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the Cod
- Pat cod strips dry with paper towels.
- Season lightly with salt, pepper, and paprika.
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- Coat the Fish
- Place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder in a third.
- Dip each cod strip in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs — pressing gently so they stick well.
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- Fry or Air-Fry
• Fry: Heat oil in a skillet to 180°C (350°F). Fry strips 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
• Air-Fry: Spray coated strips lightly with oil, air-fry at 200°C (400°F) for 10–12 minutes, turning halfway.
Drain on paper towels.
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- Make the Tartar Sauce
- In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, pickles, mustard, lemon juice, capers, and herbs.
- Mix well and season with salt and pepper. Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving.
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- Serve & Enjoy
Serve the crispy cod strips hot with the tartar dipping sauce and fresh lemon wedges 🍋.
Perfect with fries, coleslaw, or a simple green salad.