Recipe

Crispy fish burgers with spicy tomato mayo sauce

Create a takeaway favourite at home with this delicious crispy fish burger recipe. Fried to perfection then served on a soft roll with fries, salad and spicy homemade sauce, this recipe is a winner

Apr 13, 2018 3:58am
  • 15 mins preparation
  • 10 mins cooking
  • 10 mins marinating
  • Serves 4
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Ingredients

Crispy fish burgers
  • 1 cup plain flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 egg yolks, beaten
  • 1/2 cup chilled water
  • vegetable oil for deep-frying
  • 4 skinless white fish fillets
  • 4 soft, long bread rolls, split
  • iceberg lettuce, sliced cucumber, sliced tomato, lemon wedges, fries to serve
Spicy tomato mayo sauce
  • 1/3 cup egg mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup spicy tomato relish
  • 1 small garlic clove, crushed
  • Tabasco sauce to taste

Method

  • 1
    Sift flour and baking powder together into a bowl. Make a well in the centre. Gradually stir in egg yolks and water to make a smooth batter. Season. Set aside for 10 minutes. Thin with extra water if required.
  • 2
    For the sauce: In a bowl, combine all ingredients. Season to taste.
  • 3
    In a large saucepan, heat oil on high until a small piece of bread sizzles as soon as it is added (180°C). Dip fish pieces into batter, allowing excess to drain off. Deep-fry in 2 batches for3-4 minutes, turning, until golden and crisp. Drain on a paper towel.
  • 4
    Fill rolls with lettuce, cucumber and tomato. Top each with a piece fish and a generous dollop of sauce. Serve with lemon wedges and fries.

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