Description
Golden “crispy battered cod and onion rings” bring seaside charm to your dinner table. Crunchy seafood and crisp rings promise a delightful British-style feast you’ll savor with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 ounces / 170 grams each)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup cold sparkling water
- Vegetable oil for frying
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Leavening Agent:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Craft a light, airy batter by blending flour, cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, and baking powder in a mixing bowl, then gradually incorporate cold sparkling water until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Delicately season cod fillets with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then generously immerse each piece into the prepared batter, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Warm vegetable oil in a deep skillet or fryer to precisely 350F (175C), carefully lowering battered cod fillets and frying until they transform into a rich golden-brown exterior, approximately 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Prepare onion rings by heating vegetable oil to the same 350F (175C) temperature, maintaining consistent heat for optimal crispiness.
- Create a three-stage coating process: first dust onion rings with flour, then bathe in buttermilk, and finally enrobe with a seasoned breadcrumb mixture enhanced with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Fry onion rings in small batches, rotating to ensure even browning, until they develop a crunchy, amber-toned exterior, roughly 2-3 minutes per batch. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Artfully arrange crispy cod fillets and golden onion rings on a platter, accompanied by an array of complementary dipping sauces for a delectable presentation.
Notes
- Maintain consistent oil temperature around 350F to ensure even, crispy golden-brown exterior without greasy residue.
- Pat cod fillets and onion rings dry before battering to help batter adhere better and create extra crunchiness.
- Use sparkling water for lighter, airier batter that creates delicate, crisp coating on fish and rings.
- For gluten-free version, substitute regular flour with rice flour or gluten-free blend and use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg