Low Sodium Classic Deep Fried Fish

Transform your favorite seafood night with this delicious "Low Sodium Classic Deep Fried Fish" recipe—a perfect blend of crispy texture and vibrant flavor without the excess salt. Featuring tender white fish fillets like cod or haddock, seasoned with aromatic spices such as garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika, this recipe recreates the deep-fried goodness you love while keeping health in mind. The light, bubbly batter made from a mix of all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and chilled club soda creates an irresistibly crunchy coating, while a quick buttermilk dip ensures the fish stays juicy and tender. This dish is fried to golden perfection in vegetable oil and served fresh with zesty lemon wedges, making it an excellent low-sodium option that still delivers on flavor. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this crispy fried fish pairs beautifully with coleslaw, roasted vegetables, or homemade tartar sauce. Ready in just 40 minutes, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to make and hard to resist.

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 fillets White fish fillets (cod, haddock, or similar)
• 0.5 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Onion powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 cup Club soda, chilled
• 1 cup Unsalted buttermilk
• 4 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 4 pieces Lemon wedges (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the fish fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.

Step 2

In a small bowl, mix the black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Season both sides of the fish fillets with this spice mixture.

Step 3

In a medium-sized bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and baking powder.

Step 4

Slowly whisk the chilled club soda into the dry mixture until a smooth batter forms.

Step 5

Pour the unsalted buttermilk into a shallow dish.

Step 6

Dip each fish fillet into the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off, then coat it thoroughly with the batter.

Step 7

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large heavy-bottomed pan to 350°F (175°C).

Step 8

Carefully lower the battered fish fillets into the hot oil using tongs, frying no more than two fillets at a time to avoid overcrowding the pan.

Step 9

Fry each fillet for about 5-7 minutes, or until the batter is golden brown and the fish is cooked through, turning once during cooking.

Step 10

Use tongs or a slotted spoon to remove the fish from the oil, draining them on a rack or paper towel-lined plate.

Step 11

Repeat the frying process with the remaining fillets.

Step 12

Serve the deep-fried fish hot with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2052.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	9131.2

Total Fat 952.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 137.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 210.0mg	0%
Sodium 900.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 144.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.0g	0%
Total Sugars 15.4g
Protein 93.7g	0%

Vitamin D 927.0IU	0%
Calcium 390.4mg	0%
Iron 7.8mg	0%
Potassium 1923.9mg	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: 90.0%

Protein: 3.9%

Carbs: 6.1%