The Best Fried Fish Burger Recipe

The Best Fried Fish Burger Recipe

Bring West Coast comfort food home with this crispy fried fish burger recipe made with flaky cod, crunchy slaw, and tangy tartar sauce on toasted brioche buns.

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Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 5

Author: Heather Painchaud

Servings: 4

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 eggs
⅔ cup sparkling water or beer
2 Tbsp fresh dill chopped
1 pound of white fish, cut into four filets
½ tsp salt
3 liters vegetable oil
1 cup coleslaw
¼ cup tartar sauce
4 brioche buns

Instructions

Prepare the fish by cutting it into filets, patting dry with paper towel, and sprinkling each side with salt.
Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350°F.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine beer batter ingredients and mix well.
Dip each fish filet into the batter and carefully place it into the oil.
Allow the fish to cook for about 2 minutes per side, rolling the fish halfway through cooking so that both sides are a nice golden brown color. Each piece of fish will take about 5 minutes to cook and may need to be cooked in batches, depending on the size of your deep fryer.
Place cooked filets onto a sheet on paper towel to soak up any excess oil.
Build each fish burger by adding coleslaw and tartar sauce to the fish on a brioche bun.
Serve with fries or ripple chips.

Notes

Go for a neutral oil when deep frying, like canola oil or peanut oil, for a clean, crispy finish.
You can use either fresh or frozen fish for this recipe. Just make sure frozen fish is completely thawed and patted dry to avoid soggy results.
Instead of using room temperature batter, chill it slightly. The chilled batter hits hot oil like a champ, creating that coveted crispy crust.
Homemade tartar sauce is fairly easy to make with mayonnaise, minced dill pickles (or relish), lemon juice, and fresh dill.
If tartar sauce isn't your jam, try Dijon mustard and mayonnaise.
Mix it up by adding fresh herbs like green onion or cilantro to the coleslaw.
Top with your favorite burger toppings like lettuce, sliced tomato, or pickles.
If you are planning to cook a lot of fish, keep the first batch warm in a 200°F oven on a baking tray while frying the rest.
Leftover battered fish? Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and use the air fryer to reheat them the next day.

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