Cod Fritters

Cod, onion, and spices get mixed up and fried golden to produce these crispy fritters that are perfect as an appetizer.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 229 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ cup water
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 ½ pounds cod
• ½ medium onion, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add cod and continue to boil until soft, about 10 minutes. Drain, transfer fish to a bowl, and shred with 2 forks.

Step 2

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion in the hot oil until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add to fish with water and eggs. Mix flour and baking soda together and add to fish mixture; stir in black pepper and cayenne.

Step 3

Measure out scoops of mixture with a tablespoon. Heat oil in a deep pan over medium to low heat. Fry fritters in batches in the hot oil until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes, flattening out with the back of a spoon.