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Tremendous Crispy Cod & Golden Onion Rings Platter

Tremendous Crispy Cod & Golden Onion Rings Platter

Flaky cod fillets coated in golden breading with perfectly crispy onion rings—a comfort food classic that’s perfect for family dinners or game nights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 620
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • For the Crispy Cod**
  • - 4 cod fillets 6 oz each
  • - 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • - ½ cup cornmeal
  • - 1 tsp paprika
  • - ½ tsp garlic powder
  • - ½ tsp onion powder
  • - ¼ tsp salt
  • - ¼ tsp black pepper
  • - 2 large eggs
  • - Vegetable oil for frying
  • **For the Onion Rings**
  • - 2 large onions sliced into rings
  • - 1 cup buttermilk
  • - 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • - 1 tsp paprika
  • - ½ tsp garlic powder
  • - ½ tsp onion powder
  • - ½ tsp baking powder
  • - Salt & pepper to taste
  • - Vegetable oil for frying

Equipment

  • - Mixing bowls
  • - Shallow dredging dishes
  • - Deep fryer or heavy skillet
  • - Tongs & slotted spoon
  • Paper towels

Method
 

  1. **Soak the onions:** Place onion rings in buttermilk for 30 minutes (or overnight).
  2. **Prepare coating:** Mix flour, breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. **Coat rings:** Dip onions in flour mixture. For extra crunch, dip back into buttermilk and coat again.
  4. **Fry onion rings:** Heat oil to 350°F (175°C). Fry for 2–3 minutes per side. Drain.
  5. **Prepare cod coating:** Mix flour, panko, cornmeal, and spices in a shallow dish.
  6. **Beat eggs:** Whisk until smooth.
  7. **Bread fillets:** Dredge cod in flour mixture, dip in egg, and re-coat in flour mixture.
  8. **Fry cod:** Heat oil in skillet. Fry 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Drain.
  9. **Assemble platter:** Arrange cod and onion rings together. Serve with tartar sauce or aioli.

Notes

Keep oil hot at 350°F for the crispiest results.
- Double-coat onion rings for restaurant-style crunch.
- Hold cooked items in a 200°F oven while finishing the rest.
- Serve with tartar sauce, lemon wedges, or fresh parsley.