1For the batter, use about a mounded half cup of all-purpose flour (half a cup plus a tablespoon or two), a half a tablespoon of baking powder, a half a cup of regular tap water, and one egg.
2For the batter, use about a mounded half cup of all-purpose flour (half a cup plus a tablespoon or two), a half a tablespoon of baking powder, a half a cup of regular tap water, and one egg.
3For the batter, use about a mounded half cup of all-purpose flour (half a cup plus a tablespoon or two), a half a tablespoon of baking powder, a half a cup of regular tap water, and one egg.
4Mix the batter up really well.
5Mix the batter up really well.
6Mix the batter up really well.
7Set the batter aside and let it sit for about 5 minutes to prep the fish.
8Set the batter aside and let it sit for about 5 minutes to prep the fish.
9Set the batter aside and let it sit for about 5 minutes to prep the fish.
10Cut the fish right down the middle, then slice it about a half an inch on a bias to visualize chicken finger-like pieces.
11Cut the fish right down the middle, then slice it about a half an inch on a bias to visualize chicken finger-like pieces.
12Cut the fish right down the middle, then slice it about a half an inch on a bias to visualize chicken finger-like pieces.
13While the fish is on the cutting board, season it with kosher salt and black pepper, then mix it up and put it in a container.
14While the fish is on the cutting board, season it with kosher salt and black pepper, then mix it up and put it in a container.
15While the fish is on the cutting board, season it with kosher salt and black pepper, then mix it up and put it in a container.
16Ensure the batter has the desired consistency (adjust with water or flour if needed) and put three or four pieces of fish into the batter.
17Ensure the batter has the desired consistency (adjust with water or flour if needed) and put three or four pieces of fish into the batter.
18Ensure the batter has the desired consistency (adjust with water or flour if needed) and put three or four pieces of fish into the batter.
19Lay the battered fish into the hot oil away from yourself, ensuring it sizzles immediately. If it doesn't sizzle, lift the fish out and wait until the oil is ready (test by dripping a little batter in).
20Lay the battered fish into the hot oil away from yourself, ensuring it sizzles immediately. If it doesn't sizzle, lift the fish out and wait until the oil is ready (test by dripping a little batter in).
21Lay the battered fish into the hot oil away from yourself, ensuring it sizzles immediately. If it doesn't sizzle, lift the fish out and wait until the oil is ready (test by dripping a little batter in).
22Do not crowd the pan; work in batches or use a bigger pan, with enough oil to come about halfway up the fish.
23Do not crowd the pan; work in batches or use a bigger pan, with enough oil to come about halfway up the fish.
24Do not crowd the pan; work in batches or use a bigger pan, with enough oil to come about halfway up the fish.
25After about 2 minutes, when the batter starts to brown, give the fish a flip.
26After about 2 minutes, when the batter starts to brown, give the fish a flip.
27After about 2 minutes, when the batter starts to brown, give the fish a flip.
28After another minute and a half to 2 minutes, the fish is ready. Use a spatula to remove the fish as cod tends to fall apart once cooked.
29After another minute and a half to 2 minutes, the fish is ready. Use a spatula to remove the fish as cod tends to fall apart once cooked.
30After another minute and a half to 2 minutes, the fish is ready. Use a spatula to remove the fish as cod tends to fall apart once cooked.
31Place the cooked fish onto a wire rack or a plate with a paper towel.
32Place the cooked fish onto a wire rack or a plate with a paper towel.
33Place the cooked fish onto a wire rack or a plate with a paper towel.
34You can keep the fish warm in a 200°F oven if needed.
35You can keep the fish warm in a 200°F oven if needed.
36You can keep the fish warm in a 200°F oven if needed.
37Give the fish some kosher salt right out of the oil.
38Give the fish some kosher salt right out of the oil.
39Give the fish some kosher salt right out of the oil.