Foolproof Crispy Fried Cod Double Dredge for Flaky - Seafood Portal

Ingredients

• 4 Cod fillets (approx. 6–7 oz / 175–200 g each), skin removed, patted very dry
• 1 cup (240 ml) full-fat buttermilk
• 1 Tbsp (15 ml) hot sauce (Optional)
• 2 tsp fine sea salt (divided)
• 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (divided)
• 5 cups (180 g) All-Purpose Flour
• ½ cup (60 g) Cornstarch
• 1 tsp (5 g) Baking Powder
• 1 Tbsp (15 g) Smoked Paprika
• 1 tsp (5 g) Garlic Powder
• 1 tsp (5 g) Onion Powder
• 4–6 cups (approx. 1.5–2 litres) of high smoke-point frying oil (Canola, Peanut, or Vegetable oil)
• Flake salt (for finishing)