This Crispy Fish Sandwich is mouth-watering and ready in 20 minutes! The tender fish fillet is perfectly seasoned with Old Bay and lemon pepper and topped with melted cheese, crunchy pickles, and tartar sauce. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch or a delicious dinner option, this meal is sure to satisfy your cravings.
Season both sides of each fish fillet generously with lemon pepper, Old Bay Seasoning, and salt. (Alternatively, you can add your spices to the flour and season your fish when you bread it with the flour).
10-12 oz cod fillets, 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning, salt to taste
Set up a breading station: Place the all-purpose flour in a shallow dish. In another shallow dish, beat the egg. In a third shallow dish, mix together the breadcrumbs.
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 egg, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
Dip each seasoned fish fillet in the flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip it in the egg, making sure it's coated on all sides. Finally, coat it in the breadcrumbs, pressing the breadcrumbs onto the fish to make sure they stick.
Baked Fish
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Place the breaded fish fillets on a baking sheet/sheet pan. I line it with parchment paper first, but it isn't required. Spray the top of the fish with cooking oil. While the fish cooks, if you notice white spots in the breading, spray them with oil.
cooking oil
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the breadcrumbs are golden brown and crispy.
Air Fryer Fish
Spray the air fryer basket with cooking oil. Place the breaded fish in the air fryer basket. Spray the top of the fish with cooking oil. While the fish cooks, if you notice white spots in the breading, spray them with oil.
cooking oil
Air fry at 400 degrees for 8-12 minutes until golden brown. Flip the fish halfway through. Cook time will vary based on the size and how thick the fish fillets are. Cook until the interior of the fish is flaky and the outside crust is golden brown.
Sandwiches
Assemble the sandwiches on buns with toppings.
buns
Notes
The best type of breadcrumbs to use are usually panko breadcrumbs. Panko breadcrumbs are a type of Japanese breadcrumbs that are coarser and larger than traditional breadcrumbs, which makes them ideal for coating fish fillets as they create a crispy and crunchy texture.Regular breadcrumbs will work and you can also use seasoned breadcrumbs.You can use haddock, tilapia, catfish, or any fish you prefer.