Easy Pan Fried Cod

Easy Pan Fried Cod

2/17/2026

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour 1/2 cup
  • Baking powder 1/2 tbsp
  • Water 1/2 cup
  • Egg 1
  • Cod fillets as needed
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Oil for frying

Preparation Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, baking powder, water, and egg to make the batter. Add seasonings like paprika or cayenne pepper if desired and let it sit for 5 minutes. 2. Cut the cod fillets into strips resembling chicken fingers and season with kosher salt and black pepper. 3. Heat oil in a pan. Dip the fish strips in the batter and fry in the oil until golden brown on both sides. 4. Place the cooked fish on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate. Season with kosher salt. 5. Serve the pan-fried cod hot with tartar sauce or use them to make delicious fish tacos.