The pretzels add a great crunchy coating that sticks to the fish when frying. The flavor is excellent and these fillets serve well alone or as a fish sandwich.
INGREDIENTS (for 4 servings):
- 1 quart oil for frying
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pound frozen cod fillets, thawed
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup crushed pretzels
PREPARATION:
Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Mix the flour, salt, and pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Place cod in the bag, and gently shake to coat. Place eggs and crushed pretzels in two separate shallow dishes. Dip coated cod in the eggs, then in the crushed pretzels.
Fry coated fish 10 minutes in the preheated oil, turning once, until golden brown and easily flaked with a fork.
Note:We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount may vary depending on cook time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.