Pour buttermilk into a bowl and add the fish. Set aside.
1/2 Cup Buttermilk, 1 Pound Cod
In a shallow dish, combine the flour, smoked paprika, chili powder, and salt and pepper. Set aside.
1/2 Cup Flour, 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika, 1 1/4 teaspoons Chili Powder, Salt and Pepper
Pour 3 tablespoons of the peanut oil into a 12-inch cast iron frying pan and place over medium-high heat until it shimmers or use an air fryer - see note*
1/4 Cup Peanut Oil
Remove the fish pieces from the buttermilk and dredge them lightly through the flour mixture, shaking to remove excess.
Add the butter to the pan and let it melt. Place some fish pieces in the oil, without crowding them, and cook until deep golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Using a fish spatula gently and carefully flip and cook for 1 minute more.
2 Tablespoons Butter
Remove to a warmed, paper-towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt. Repeat with the remaining fish.
Warm the tortillas in the empty and wiped out cast iron pan and then add a little fish, sauce, and toppings!
Corn Tortillas, 2 Cups Green and Purple Cabbage, Limes, Cilantro, Jalapeno Slices, Avocado
For the Sauce
Whisk all the ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder, 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika, 1 Tablespoon Cilantro, 1/4 Cup Mayonnaise, 1/2 Cup Sour Cream, 1-2 Tablespoons Lime Juice
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Notes
Air Fryer Instructions - Heat to 350 and drizzle the dredged fish with a little olive oil or non stick spray. Cook for 3-5 minutes. Open the fryer and add a little pat of butter to each top, cook 2-3 minutes more. Remove and serve.