Cod fritters, crispy outside and soft inside, these delightful fritters are perfect as a tasty appetizer or an irresistible finger food for a gathering.
Perfect for Christmas Eve, special occasions, or simply for a family dinner, cod fritters bring the traditional taste to the table. They can be served alone or with a sprinkle of Maldon salt, which adds a crunchy and flavorful note, enhancing the fish flavor. Accompanied by a light dipping sauce, such as citrus mayonnaise or tartar sauce, they become even more irresistible.
The batter is the secret to the success of these fritters. Made with all-purpose flour, ice-cold beer, instant yeast, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper, it ensures unique lightness and crispness. To achieve impeccable results, it is important to dip the desalted cod in the batter just before frying, ensuring each piece is well coated.
At the end of the recipe, in the FAQ section, I have answered some questions regarding this preparation. If you have further questions or curiosities, you can leave a comment or use the specific contact form at the end of the page.
Other recipes you might like:
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Medium
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 8 People
- Cooking methods: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 251.76 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 19.27 (g) of which sugars 1.30 (g)
- Proteins 34.22 (g)
- Fat 3.16 (g) of which saturated 0.50 (g)of which unsaturated 1.06 (g)
- Fibers 0.58 (g)
- Sodium 3,613.71 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 40 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Cod Fritters
- 14 oz desalted cod
- peanut oil (for frying)
- Maldon salt (optional)
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pale lager (ice-cold)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp instant yeast for savory preparations
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
Tools
- Bowls
- Hand Whisk
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Pan
- Slotted spoon
- Paper towels
Cod Fritters Recipe
Start preparing the cod fritters by handling the fish: if you bought the cod still salted, soak it for 72 hours, changing the water at least twice a day.
Place the all-purpose flour, instant yeast, salt, and black pepper in a bowl.
Mix all the powders well.
Gradually pour the ice-cold beer into the bowl while mixing with the whisk.
Finish preparing the batter by adding a tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil.
Mix again with the whisk and let it rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Cut the cod into pieces and with tweezers remove any bones.
Place the cod pieces in the bowl with the batter and mix well: the fish must be completely covered in batter.
Heat peanut oil in a pan or fryer.
Add the battered cod with the help of a spoon and fry it until golden brown.
Drain the cod fritters on paper towels or frying paper and serve them hot with salt crystals to taste.
Cod Fritters
Check this section for clarifications, if you don’t find the answer to your question comment or write to me using the form below.
You can pair these fritters with the Quick Tuna Sauce!
How to store leftover fritters?
Cod fritters are best consumed immediately, but if there are leftovers, you can store them in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1-2 days. Heat them in the oven to make them crispy again.
Can I freeze cod fritters?
It is possible to freeze them once cooked and cooled. Place them in a food bag or airtight container. To serve, heat them directly in the oven until crispy again.
How to achieve light and non-greasy frying?
Make sure the oil is hot enough (about 340-355°F) and that the fritters are not overcrowded in the pan. Fry a few fritters at a time and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Find many ideas for your buffets in the collection Recipes for Buffets and Parties
For questions, curiosities, or if you want to collaborate with me, use the contact form below:
[contact-form-7 id=”d8b7d03″ title=”Contact Me”]
