Bacalaítos (Fried Codfish)
Crispy, golden codfish fritters from Puerto Rico, served with a spicy mayonnaise dipping sauce that adds bold flavor. This Puerto Rican-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs cod fillets, flour, eggs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 400 g cod fillets
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 3 cups for frying vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
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Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 400 g cod fillets dry. In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup flour, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Dredge cod in flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Step 2: Beat 2 eggs in a shallow dish. Dip floured cod into eggs, then back into flour for a double coating.
- Step 3: Heat 3 cups vegetable oil in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry cod in batches for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Step 4: For dipping sauce, whisk 1/2 cup mayonnaise with 1 tbsp hot sauce. Serve codfish with sauce on the side for a spicy kick.
