Description
Buffalo Cod Bites with Ranch Dip are a delicious and flavorful appetizer that combines crispy cod bites with a tangy ranch dip, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cod fillets, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1 egg, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat the oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, season the flour with salt and pepper.
- Dip each cod piece into the flour, then into the beaten egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Fry the cod bites in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Toss the fried cod bites in buffalo sauce until well coated.
- Serve with ranch dressing for dipping.
Notes
- For a healthier option, bake the cod bites instead of frying.
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce according to your spice preference.
- These bites can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 bites
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg