
If it has a decent little bubble going around the spoon (similar to when you would place food in there), the oil should be ready. You can stick a wooden spoon in the preheated oil for several seconds and see how the oil bubbles around it. If, however, you prefer not to use a thermometer (or simply don’t have one on hand) and you really want this fried fish burger, you can test the oil in other ways:
You can easily get one for under $20 and you’ll be sure to use it over and over again. Your surefire way of knowing when the oil is ready is to invest in a food thermometer (I have one that’s a “Candy and Deep-Fry Thermometer” that I’ve had forever). This is what I recommend and is my go-to.
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How To Know When Frying Oil Is Ready To Use If you’d rather skip the homemade coleslaw, no worries! Just use your favourite lettuce. I love shredded iceberg lettuce with these burgers too. The recipe yields enough for four burgers or two burgers with some slaw on the side. Within minutes, you’ll see the coleslaw begin to break down a little. You just mix everything together and let sit for a little bit while you are preparing those burgers. It adds a little freshness and crunch (not to mention a pop of colour) to the burger. You’ll need: Gilding the lily here, I also topped the fish burgers with an easy coleslaw recipe. There is more than enough tartar sauce here for two fish burgers. It makes for an epic dip for french fries too! How To Make an Easy Coleslaw Recipe Without Mayo Mix all the ingredients together and now you have an easy homemade tartar sauce!
Minced pickle (I like to use a Kosher pickle). Whip up your own in minutes! All you need is: So, clearly, every fried fish burger needs a delicious tartar sauce, don’t you think? Don’t waste money getting store bought. How To Make a Homemade Tartar Sauce Recipe The time to fry the fish can vary slightly, depending on the thickness of the fish. I like to use the centre cut because you will get a more even cook. Cut the fish into equal pieces, about 4 ounces each. If you can’t buy them that way, ask your fishmonger to prepare them for you. You want skinless fillets, ensuring that there are no bones in there. Tilapia or halibut would work too (though, halibut is typically much more expensive than either of those). If you can’t find fresh cod where you are, haddock would be another delicious option that’s quite similar to cod. When frying (like I did today for this fried fish recipe), I prefer fresh over frozen. However, if you can’t get fresh you can totally use frozen. Just make sure it’s completely thawed and patted dry of any excess moisture. Okay, I may be a little biased here, but I love fresh Newfoundland cod. Fresh cod is readily available here in Newfoundland this time of year, so you know I went for that! If you’re into seafood, and especially cod, you’re gonna want to make this one asap I also have more easy cod recipes on the way so stay tuned! What’s the Best Fish for This Homemade Fish Burger Recipe? Though this is a fried fish burger, it’s really not heavy, like, at all. The panko crust is light and the cod is quite delicate. It’s definitely a treat but won’t leave you with a heavy feeling (if you know what I mean). With just a couple of extra things to go with, like homemade tartar sauce and coleslaw, this is one belly satisfying burger. I picked up freshly caught cod (like caught that day) and was determined to put it to good use. Why? Well, firstly it’s cod season here in Newfoundland! If you know anything about this province it’s that cod is king! Secondly, this cod fish burger is super easy to whip up. Hey friends! I’m really excited to be sharing this crispy fish burger recipe with you today! Okay, truth be told, I’m always excited to share a recipe with you guys, but even more so with this one. The whole thing is generously topped with a homemade tartar sauce recipe and an easy coleslaw. This crispy fried fish burger recipe will be a go-to when you’re craving something delicious! Panko-crusted cod fillets are fried until golden brown and crispy.