Dairy-Free Homemade Filet-O-Fish

Elevate your fish sandwich game with this Dairy-Free Homemade Filet-O-Fish recipe, a crispy, golden delight that's perfect for those avoiding dairy. Featuring tender, flaky cod fillets coated in a light, bubbly batter made from club soda, this recipe brings restaurant-quality crunch right to your kitchen. Paired with a zesty dairy-free tartar sauce that's quick to whip up with tangy sweet pickle relish, lemon juice, and creamy plant-based mayo, each bite bursts with fresh and vibrant flavor. Served on toasted dairy-free buns with crisp lettuce and optional lemon wedges for a citrusy kick, this satisfying sandwich is ready in just 35 minutes. A crowd-pleasing favorite, it's tailored for anyone craving a fish sandwich that's both indulgent and allergen-friendly.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (4-5 oz each) Cod fillets
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.75 cup Club soda
• 2 cups (for frying) Vegetable oil
• 0.5 cup Dairy-free mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Sweet pickle relish
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 4 pieces Dairy-free hamburger buns
• 4 leaves Lettuce
• 4 pieces (optional for serving) Lemon wedges

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the tartar sauce. In a small bowl, combine the dairy-free mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, lemon juice, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix well and refrigerate until ready to use.

Step 2

Season the cod fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.

Step 3

In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Gradually add the club soda while whisking until a smooth batter forms. The consistency should be similar to pancake batter.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or medium saucepan over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

Step 5

Dip each seasoned cod fillet into the batter, letting excess batter drip off.

Step 6

Carefully place the battered fillets into the hot oil. Fry for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fillets are golden brown and crispy. Fry in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.

Step 7

Remove the fillets from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.

Step 8

While the fish fillets are draining, lightly toast the dairy-free hamburger buns.

Step 9

Assemble the sandwich by spreading a generous amount of the tartar sauce on both the top and bottom halves of the bun.

Step 10

Place a fried fish fillet on the bottom half of each bun, top with a lettuce leaf, and cover with the top bun half.

Step 11

Serve the Dairy-Free Homemade Filet-O-Fish sandwiches with lemon wedges on the side, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1781.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5774.4

Total Fat 517.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 74.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 268.8g
Cholesterol 244.2mg	0%
Sodium 5168.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 186.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.3g	0%
Total Sugars 19.5g
Protein 129.2g	0%

Vitamin D 227.2IU	0%
Calcium 204.1mg	0%
Iron 12.5mg	0%
Potassium 2724.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 78.6%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 12.6%