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The Best Fried Fish Burger Recipe

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Best Fried Fish Burger recipe features crispy battered white fish fillets served on soft brioche buns with creamy tartar sauce and fresh coleslaw. The fish is coated in a light beer batter and deep-fried to golden perfection, delivering a juicy, flaky texture inside with a crunchy crust outside. Perfect for a delicious homemade seafood sandwich served alongside fries or chips.

Ingredients

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Batter Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 eggs
  • ⅔ cup sparkling water or beer
  • 2 Tbsp fresh dill, chopped

Fish & Cooking

  • 1 pound white fish, cut into four filets
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 3 litres vegetable oil (canola or peanut oil recommended) for deep frying

Assembly

  • 1 cup coleslaw
  • ¼ cup tartar sauce
  • 4 brioche buns

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Fish: Cut the white fish into filets, pat dry using paper towels to remove excess moisture, then evenly sprinkle ½ teaspoon salt on both sides of each filet to season the fish.
  2. Heat the Oil: Preheat vegetable oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, ensuring the oil reaches the proper frying temperature for crispiness.
  3. Mix the Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all purpose flour, baking powder, salt, eggs, sparkling water or beer, and chopped fresh dill until smooth and well combined to form the beer batter.
  4. Batter and Fry Fish: Dip each fish filet thoroughly into the batter to coat. Carefully place the battered fish into the hot oil. Fry for about 2 minutes per side, turning midway, until both sides achieve a golden brown color. Each filet should take about 5 minutes total, and cook in batches if necessary.
  5. Drain Excess Oil: Once fried, transfer the fish fillets to a paper towel-lined tray or plate to absorb any excess oil and keep them crisp.
  6. Assemble the Burgers: Place each cooked fish filet onto a brioche bun. Top with a generous scoop of coleslaw and tartar sauce. Add any additional desired toppings and place the bun top over to complete the burger.
  7. Serve: Serve the fried fish burgers warm with a side of fries or ripple chips for a satisfying meal.

Notes

  • Use a neutral oil like canola or peanut oil when deep frying for a clean and crispy finish.
  • You can use fresh or thawed frozen fish; ensure frozen fish is fully thawed and patted dry to prevent sogginess.
  • Chill the batter slightly before frying to help create a crispy crust when it hits the hot oil.
  • Homemade tartar sauce can be made easily with mayonnaise, minced dill pickles or relish, lemon juice, and fresh dill.
  • If tartar sauce isn’t preferred, try substituting with a mixture of Dijon mustard and mayonnaise instead.
  • Enhance coleslaw by mixing in fresh herbs like green onion or cilantro.
  • Additional burger toppings such as lettuce, sliced tomato, or pickles can be added to customize your fish burger.
  • Keep cooked fish warm in a 200°F oven on a baking tray while frying subsequent batches if making a large quantity.
  • Store any leftover battered fish in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat using an air fryer for best texture the next day.

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