Here’s a Crispy Cod & Golden Onion Rings Platter recipe—perfect for a homemade fish-and-chips style meal with crunchy cod fillets and golden, sweet onion rings.
Crispy Cod & Golden Onion Rings Platter
Preparation Time
20 minutes
Cooking Time
25–30 minutes
Servings
2–4
Ingredients
For Crispy Cod
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Cod fillets – 400–500 g (14–18 oz)
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Salt – 1 teaspoon
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Black pepper – ½ teaspoon
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Paprika – ½ teaspoon
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Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon
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All-purpose flour – ½ cup
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Eggs – 2 large, beaten
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Panko breadcrumbs – 1 cup (or regular breadcrumbs)
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Oil – for frying
For Golden Onion Rings
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Large onion – 1, sliced into ½-inch rings
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All-purpose flour – ½ cup
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Cornstarch – ¼ cup
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Baking powder – ½ teaspoon
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Salt – ½ teaspoon
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Cold sparkling water – ½ cup
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Oil – for frying
Optional Dipping Sauces
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Tartar sauce
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Ketchup
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Spicy mayo
Directions
Step 1: Prepare the Cod
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Pat cod fillets dry and cut into portions.
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Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and lemon juice.
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Set up a dredging station: flour, beaten eggs, and panko.
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Coat each fillet: flour → egg → breadcrumbs.
Step 2: Fry the Cod
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Heat oil in a skillet or deep fryer to 175–180°C (350°F).
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Fry cod fillets 3–5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
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Drain on paper towels.
Step 3: Prepare Onion Rings Batter
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Slice onion into rings and separate.
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In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
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Gradually whisk in cold sparkling water until smooth. Batter should be slightly thick.
Step 4: Fry Onion Rings
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Heat oil to 180°C (350°F).
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Dip onion rings in batter, shake off excess, and fry 2–3 minutes until golden and crispy.
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Drain on paper towels.
Step 5: Assemble Platter
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Arrange crispy cod fillets and onion rings on a serving plate.
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Serve with lemon wedges and dipping sauces on the side.
Tips for Best Results
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Pat dry cod to ensure coating sticks.
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Use cold sparkling water for onion batter for extra crunch.
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Do not overcrowd the fryer—fry in batches.
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Serve immediately for maximum crispiness.
Variations
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Oven-Baked Cod: Bake coated cod at 200°C (400°F) for 15–20 minutes.
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Beer-Battered Onion Rings: Replace sparkling water with beer for extra flavor.
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Spicy Cod: Add cayenne or chili powder to breadcrumb mixture.
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Seasoned Fries: Add homemade fries for a complete fish-and-chips platter.
Storage
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Best eaten fresh.
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Reheat cod in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for 5–7 minutes.
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Onion rings are best eaten immediately; they lose crispiness if stored.
