I love my seafood, especially salmon, but sometimes a simple cod fillet does just as well. Beer battered fish is practically its own religion in Wisconsin, but I wanted something a little lighter and easier than that. This potato crusted cod fits the bill quite nicely!
Instant potato flakes are mixed with seasonings and then used to coat the cod pieces before frying. It makes a lovely crunchy outer crust around the tender cod within.
Ingredients Needed
- Cod – I buy fillets that are individually frozen to make it easy to thaw just enough for a meal. The recipe is enough for about 12-16 ounces of cod.
- Instant mashed potato flakes
- Italian seasoning
- Parmesan cheese, grated
- Olive oil
- Flour, all purpose
- Egg
How to Make this Easy Cod
This cod is made by frying first in a skillet and then finishing in the oven. So choose your skillet well, in order to do all this in the same pan.
The potato flakes are mixed with Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, then drizzled with a little olive oil. Mix the oil in well. This helps the potato mix to be a little more sticky.
You’ll need 3 shallow bowls for the dipping/coating process. Start by dipping the cod in flour to coat, then in beaten egg, followed by the potato mixture. Place the coated pieces on a plate and continue until all are coated and ready for frying.
Heat a little oil in a skillet on medium high. Add the coated cod and fry for 3 minutes. Flip the cod and turn off the heat. Transfer the skillet to the oven to bake for 10 minutes.
Why I Love this Potato Crusted Cod
This cod has just enough of a crunchy outer coating to provide a wonderful contrast to the tender fish flakes inside.
I love that the cooking method is so easy and fast! And the 10 minutes in the oven is the perfect time to finish up the rest of your meal. Maybe you are mixing a salad or making French fries in the air fryer. It’s nice to have 10 minutes to complete all those other last-minute tasks so you can get that meal on the table!
Serve with lemon slices and tartar sauce, because anything less would be uncivilized!
📖 Recipe
Potato Crusted Cod
Ingredients
- ½ cup instant mashed potatoes
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 Tablespoon Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil plus one more for cooking
- ¼ cup flour
- 1 egg lightly beaten
- 12 – 16 ounces cod in 4 oz pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F. In a shallow dish or bowl, combine potato flakes, Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning. Drizzle olive oil over the top and mix in well to dampen the flakes slightly.
- Add flour to another shallow dish and the beaten egg to a third dish.
- Coat each piece of fish with flour, then dip in the beaten egg before coating in the potato mixture.
- Heat a little olive oil in a large skillet on medium high. Place the coated fish pieces in the hot skillet and fry for 3 minutes. Flip the pieces and turn off the heat.
- Move the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes to finish cooking.
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Nutrition
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Need another easy meal? Try Air Fryer chicken thighs - juicy and delicious!
nancy
adding this recipe to the menu next week. looks really tasty
Sula
Enjoy!
Cindy L
This was such a fantastic way to cook fish! My kids loved the crispy crust and I loved the simplicity of the recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Sula
You're so welcome. It really is a pleaser for all ages!
Jeannie
such a quick fancy meal that we enjoyed serving with friends. good use of cod fish aside from salmon.
Sula
Thank you!
Giangi Townsend
Love the crispiness of the cod, which is one of my favorite fish
Sula
Cod is a favorite of mine, too!
nancy
the best part is the crust!
Sula
I love the crispy crust!
Bianca
Ok this is genius! Coating the cod in the mashed potato flakes made this dish just so good! Gonna be making this again
Sula
You're not alone - I'm making it tonight for dinner!
Emily Flint
I couldn't wait to try this because using instant mashed potatoes was so interesting. Well, I tried it and it was amazing! The crunchy crust and seasonings were perfect for the cod. I can't wait to make this again since I have a freezer full of fish.
Sula
It's a perfect recipe to make on repeat!
Christina's Bread Bakes
Super easy to prepare and comes out moist.
Sula
Thank you, I think the texture is perfect!
Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady
I never would have thought of using mashed potato flakes to coat fish. Such a great idea! I can't wait to try this next week for dinner.
Sula
You will love how easy it is!
Tara
Oooh, I love how you made the crust with seasoned mashed potato flakes! Such a flavorful way to prepare the cod and so easy too.
Sula
Easy, fast and delicious. Can't beat that combination!
Biana
What a great idea for using instant mashed potatoes for crust! Will be trying it out soon.
Sula
I hope you love it like I do!
Mirlene
Adding this recipe tot he menu for next week. Can't wait to make it.
Sula
It's a good one to add to the rotation!
Jill
This sounds really tasty and also easy to make. Looking forward to trying this fish!
Sula
Yes I really appreciate the ease and quickness of this!
Jenny Pink
This looks delicious! Look at that tender fish on the inside, yum! I'm gonna try this with another type of fish since we don't have cod, but thanks for sharing!
Sula
Oh yes I think most mild tasting fish would be great this way!
Vincit Omina
This with the fries is a total winner. Thanks!
Sula
Yes, I love it too!
Jessie
I was just looking yo add more lean proteins to our diet and this fish recipe looks like the perfect thing!
Sula
Oh yes, it is healthy and tasty!
Natalie
Interesting recipe. I think I never tried potato-crusted fish. Sounds delicious. I will save this on my list to try!
Sula
If you like fish, it's definitely worth a try!
Jessica Formicola
I've been wanting to add more fish to our diet, and this potato crusted cod looks like the perfect way to do it!
Sula
The crust gives it that little bit of crunch we all love! I hope you try it soon!