Crispy Panko Fish Sandwich
Tender and flaky on the inside and crunchy on the outside is what you get in this Crispy Panko Fish Sandwich recipe! Grab a toasted bun and tartar sauce, and don't forget that cheese for the perfect lunch or dinner.
Crispy Fish Sandwich
With a perfectly fried, crispy white fish filet, tartar sauce, and melted cheese, this sandwich has the perfect crunch and flavor in every bite.
Skip the frozen fish sticks and buy some fresh fish and let me help you to create that tender fish sandwich you always order at your favorite restaurant. Serve with some salty chips, fries, or even crisp veggies and you have one of my favorite dinners, ever.
This is a traditional breaded and fried fish sandwich. You use a simple seasoned flour mixture, an egg wash, and panko breadcrumbs for a crispy crust that has the perfect crunch when fried. If you want to skip the bun, feel free!
Why you'll love it!
- Crispy and Delicious: The panko breadcrumbs give the fish an unbeatable crunch.
- Quick and Easy: Simple steps make this recipe easy to follow.
- Family-Friendly: A hit with kids and adults alike.
- Versatile: Suitable for lunch or dinner.
- Customizable: Easy to add your favorite toppings or sauces.
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Recipe Shopping List
Wondering if you have to hit the store? Here's the list of items you'll need to make this recipe. For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- Flour Mixture
- All-Purpose Flour
- Garlic Powder
- Salt
- White Pepper
- Egg Wash
- Large Eggs
- Milk
- Panko Breadcrumbs
- Whitefish Filets
- Buns
- Cheese Slices
- Tartar Sauce
- Oil for Frying
Try our Homemade Fish Sticks, too!
How To Make This Recipe
Start by dipping your fish filets in your seasoned flour mixture, and tapping off any excess. Follow by dunking into your egg wash mixture, and then dip your fish in the panko-breadcrumbs and press down gently.
Your oil should be at 350°, and you'll want to fry each filet until it is golden brown and the fish inside is flaky and white. This typically will take about 4-5 minutes, depending on the thickness of the filet.
The process is straightforward to follow, and once you try making your fish fillets and see how easy it is, this recipe will become a must-have in your weekly meal plan.
- Prepare Coatings: Combine flour mixture ingredients in one container. In another bowl, beat together the eggs and milk. Place panko in a separate bowl.
- Coat Fish: Dredge each fish filet in the flour mixture, dip into the egg wash, and coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs.
- Fry Fish: Heat oil to 350°F. Fry the fish filets until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain: Remove fish from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Assemble Sandwiches: Place the fried fish on buns, add cheese slices and tartar sauce, and serve.
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What toppings are best for a fish sandwich?
In our home, we reach for a good tartar sauce and cheese. If you have a homemade tartar sauce recipe, even better! You can do whatever you and your family enjoy. You could even slap on a slice of lettuce if you would like.
I even enjoy putting coleslaw on my sandwich! Where you live will depend on what you are used to seeing on a fish fillet sandwich at your local restaurants.
Slap on a toasted bun (another must), and you have one juicy sandwich waiting for you. The toasted bread adds a different flavor element and texture that completes the sandwich in my eyes.
Serve This With...
Need help deciding what to make with your sandwich, here are some of our favorite side dishes to consider.
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Crispy Panko-Breaded Fish Sandwich
These crispy breaded fish sandwiches are coated in seasoned flour, an egg wash, and then seasoned panko breadcrumbs and fried until crispy and golden brown.
Ingredients
Flour Mixture
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon white pepper
Egg Wash
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons milk
Panko
- 2 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
Sandwiches
- 6 bun-sized whitefish filets
- 6 buns
- 6 slices cheese
- tartar sauce
Misc
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine the flour mixture in one container, mix well, and set aside.
- Beat together the egg wash and the milk, and set aside.
- Place the panko into a medium bowl, and line up the three bowls from the flour, egg, and panko, in that order.
- Take one of your fish filets and lightly coat in the flour. Next fully dip in the egg wash, and then right into the panko. Make sure the fish gets fully coated with panko.
- Fry in a deep fryer at 350 degrees, or in a pan over medium high heat. You want the fish to cook fully inside before becoming too brown on the outside. Use a thermometer for ideal results, or one of these awesome methods for testing oil temps without a gadget.
- Remove from oil, drain on a paper towel, and place onto your buns with the cheese and tartar.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 537Total Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 841mgCarbohydrates: 65gFiber: 3gSugar: 7gProtein: 26g
Nutrition data provided here is only an estimate. If you are tracking these things for medical purposes please consult an outside, trusted source. Thanks!
