CRISPY COD & GOLDEN ONION RINGS PLATTER

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

  • Cod fillets – 400–500 g (14–18 oz)

  • Salt – 1 teaspoon

  • Black pepper – ½ teaspoon

  • Paprika – ½ teaspoon

  • Lemon juice – 1 tablespoon

  • All-purpose flour – ½ cup

  • Eggs – 2 large, beaten

  • Panko breadcrumbs – 1 cup (or regular breadcrumbs)

  • Oil – for frying

For Golden Onion Rings

  • Large onion – 1, sliced into ½-inch rings

  • All-purpose flour – ½ cup

  • Cornstarch – ¼ cup

  • Baking powder – ½ teaspoon

  • Salt – ½ teaspoon

  • Cold sparkling water – ½ cup

  • Oil – for frying

Optional Dipping Sauces

  • Tartar sauce

  • Ketchup

  • Spicy mayo

Directions

Step 1: Prepare the Cod

  1. Pat cod fillets dry and cut into portions.

  2. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and lemon juice.

  3. Set up a dredging station: flour, beaten eggs, and panko.

  4. Coat each fillet: flour → egg → breadcrumbs.

Step 2: Fry the Cod

  1. Heat oil in a skillet or deep fryer to 175–180°C (350°F).

  2. Fry cod fillets 3–5 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.

  3. Drain on paper towels.

Step 3: Prepare Onion Rings Batter

  1. Slice onion into rings and separate.

  2. In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.

  3. Gradually whisk in cold sparkling water until smooth. Batter should be slightly thick.

Step 4: Fry Onion Rings

  1. Heat oil to 180°C (350°F).

  2. Dip onion rings in batter, shake off excess, and fry 2–3 minutes until golden and crispy.

  3. Drain on paper towels.

Step 5: Assemble Platter

  • Arrange crispy cod fillets and onion rings on a serving plate.

  • Serve with lemon wedges and dipping sauces on the side.

Tips for Best Results

  • Pat dry cod to ensure coating sticks.

  • Use cold sparkling water for onion batter for extra crunch.

  • Do not overcrowd the fryer—fry in batches.

  • Serve immediately for maximum crispiness.

Variations

  • Oven-Baked Cod: Bake coated cod at 200°C (400°F) for 15–20 minutes.

  • Beer-Battered Onion Rings: Replace sparkling water with beer for extra flavor.

  • Spicy Cod: Add cayenne or chili powder to breadcrumb mixture.

  • Seasoned Fries: Add homemade fries for a complete fish-and-chips platter.

Storage

  • Best eaten fresh.

  • Reheat cod in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for 5–7 minutes.

  • Onion rings are best eaten immediately; they lose crispiness if stored.