✔ 2 white fish fillets (cod, pollock, or haddock)
✔ ½ teaspoon salt
✔ ¼ teaspoon black pepper
✔ ½ teaspoon garlic powder
✔ ½ teaspoon paprika
✔ ½ cup (60g) all-purpose flour
✔ 1 large egg, beaten
✔ ½ cup (60g) panko breadcrumbs (for extra crispiness)
✔ ½ cup (60g) crushed Ritz crackers or cornflakes (for added crunch, optional)
✔ Vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Tartar Sauce:
✔ ½ cup (120g) mayonnaise
✔ 2 tablespoons dill pickles, finely chopped
✔ 1 teaspoon pickle juice (or lemon juice)
✔ 1 teaspoon capers, chopped (optional, for extra tang)
✔ ½ teaspoon sugar
✔ ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
For Assembling the Sandwich:
✔ 2 soft hamburger buns
✔ 2 slices American cheese (or cheddar)
✔ 1 tablespoon butter (for toasting the buns)
