CLASSIC FISH SANDWICHES WITH QUICK TARTAR SAUCE

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In this recipe, crispy, panko-coated tilapia is fried until golden brown and topped with homemade tartar sauce on a hoagie roll. This makes for a great lunch, especially when served with a side of fresh carrots and celery or a bowl of coleslaw.

MAKES 2 SANDWICHES

PREP TIME: 8 minutes

COOK TIME: 17 minutes

FRY: 400°F

For the tartar sauce

½ cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons dried minced onion

1 dill pickle spear, finely chopped

2 teaspoons pickle juice

¼ teaspoon salt

⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

For the fish

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 egg, lightly beaten

1 cup panko

2 teaspoons lemon pepper

2 tilapia filets

Olive oil spray

2 hoagie rolls

To make the tartar sauce

1 . In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, dried minced onion, pickle, pickle juice, salt, and pepper.

2 . Whisk to combine, and chill in the refrigerator while you make the fish.

To make the fish

1 . Place a parchment liner in the air fryer basket.

2 . Scoop the flour out onto a plate; set aside.

3 . Put the beaten egg in a medium shallow bowl.

4 . On another plate, mix to combine the panko and lemon pepper.

5 . Dredge the tilapia filets in the flour, then dip in the egg, and then press into the panko mixture.

6 . Place the prepared filets on the liner in the air fryer in a single layer.

7 . Spray lightly with olive oil, and fry for 8 minutes. Carefully flip the filets, spray with more olive oil, and fry for an additional 9 minutes, until golden and crispy.

8 . Place each cooked filet in a hoagie roll, top with a little bit of tartar sauce, and serve.

Ingredient tip: You can use frozen tilapia for this recipe. Just thaw in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours prior to cooking.

PER SERVING (1 SANDWICH PLUS 1 TABLESPOON TARTAR SAUCE): Calories: 698; Total fat: 29g; Saturated fat: 6g; Cholesterol: 147mg; Sodium: 1,756mg; Carbohydrates: 79g; Fiber: 8g; Protein: 39g