Classic Crispy Cod Fish Cutlets

Name: Classic Crispy Cod Fish Cutlets
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 pound cod fillets; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons milk powder; 2 large eggs; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons sugar; for frying vegetable oil

Tender cod fillets coated in a sweet, creamy batter that fries up golden and crunchy. These satisfying cutlets make a wonderful weeknight dinner paired with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce.

30 min

Easy

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These crispy cod cutlets bring together the mild, flaky sweetness of fresh fish with a uniquely addictive coating. The touch of milk powder in the flour mixture creates an unexpected richness that elevates this simple dish into something special.

Ingredients

cod fillets 1 pound

all-purpose flour 1 cup

milk powder 2 tablespoons

eggs 2 large

salt 1/2 teaspoon

sugar 2 tablespoons

vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

Mix the coating

Combine flour, salt, and sugar in a shallow bowl. Sprinkle in the milk powder and whisk until everything is evenly distributed. This sweet-salty mixture is what gives the cutlets their distinctive flavor.

Prep the fish

Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels. Cut them into strips about 1-inch thick and 3 inches long. Beat the eggs in a separate bowl until well combined.

Coat the cod

Dip each fish strip into the beaten egg, letting any excess drip off. Then press it into the flour mixture, turning to coat all sides. Set aside on a plate and repeat with remaining pieces.

Fry until golden

Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Carefully add the coated fish strips in batches—don't crowd the pan. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side until the coating is deep golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Serve immediately

Plate the hot cutlets while they're at their crispiest. Add a wedge of lemon on the side and serve right away with tartar sauce or your preferred dip.