TREMENDOUS CRISPY COD & GOLDEN ONION RINGS PLATTER
Crispy, golden-fried cod fillets paired with crunchy sweet onion rings—this tremendous platter is the ultimate comfort food with pub-style flair and irresistible flavor.
Ingredients
- Fresh Cod Fillets: 4 pieces (about 6 oz each)
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 cup
- Cornstarch: ½ cup
- Baking Powder: 1 teaspoon
- Cold Sparkling Water: 1 cup
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: ½ teaspoon
- Paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Large Sweet Onion: 1, sliced into ½-inch rings
- Buttermilk: ½ cup
- Additional Flour: 1 cup (for dredging)
- Oil for Frying: Enough for deep frying (canola or vegetable)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with a wire rack for draining.
- Combine Ingredients: Whisk flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, pepper, and paprika. Add cold sparkling water and mix until smooth. Chill batter.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Pat cod dry and coat lightly in flour. Soak onion rings in buttermilk for 10 minutes, then dredge in flour.
- Assemble the Dish: Dip cod and onion rings into chilled batter to coat.
- Cook to Perfection: Fry cod in batches for 5–6 minutes, onion rings for 2–3 minutes. Drain on wire rack.
- Finishing Touches: Sprinkle hot fried items with sea salt. Serve with lemon wedges and sauces.
- Serve and Enjoy: Arrange on a platter and serve immediately for maximum crunch.
Notes
- Keep batter cold for crispier results.
- Dry fish thoroughly before battering.
- Fry in batches to maintain oil temperature.
- Use a wire rack, not paper towels, for draining.