Crispy Cod Strips with Tartar Dipping Sauce 🐟✨
Introduction
Crispy, golden on the outside and tender, flaky on the inside—these Crispy Cod Strips are the ultimate homemade comfort food. Perfectly seasoned and coated in a crunchy breadcrumb crust, they pair beautifully with a tangy, creamy tartar sauce for dipping. Whether you fry them in oil or air-fry for a lighter version, this recipe brings restaurant-quality fish-and-chips vibes straight to your kitchen in no time. Serve with fries, coleslaw, or a fresh salad for a complete, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
For the Crispy Cod Strips
- 500 g fresh cod fillets, cut into strips (1 lb)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (125 g)
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1½ cups breadcrumbs (panko or regular) (150 g)
- ½ teaspoon paprika (1 g)
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder (1 g)
- ½ teaspoon salt (3 g)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (1 g)
- Vegetable oil, for frying (or spray for air-fryer)
Optional for extra flavor:
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan (10 g) mixed into breadcrumbs
- Lemon wedges, for serving
For the Tartar Dipping Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise (120 ml)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped pickles or relish (30 g)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (5 g)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (5 ml)
- 1 teaspoon capers (optional) (2 g)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or dill (4 g)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
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