Crispy Swai Fish Slides w/ Dill Ranch + onion ring

Crispy Swai Fish Sandwiches w/ Dill Ranch + Homemade Onion Rings 🍔✨

If you love golden, crispy, fried fish with that perfect crunch… this one is IT.

Juicy swai fillets dipped in tempura batter, deep-fried to perfection, layered on soft hamburger buns with crisp lettuce, fresh tomato, and homemade dill ranch. Served with seasoned fries + crunchy onion rings on the side. 🔥

This is comfort food done RIGHT.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Fish:

• 4 swai fish fillets (cut in half)

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 cup cold sparkling water (or ice-cold water)

• 1 egg

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Oil for deep frying

For the Sandwich:

• Hamburger buns

• Crisp lettuce

• Sliced tomatoes

• Dill ranch (recipe below)

For the Onion Rings:

• 1 large sweet onion (sliced thick)

• 1 cup flour

• 1 cup cold sparkling water

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp paprika

• Oil for frying

For the Fries:

• Frozen or fresh-cut fries

• Salt

• Garlic powder

• Black pepper

🥣 Homemade Dill Ranch

• 1 cup mayo

• ½ cup sour cream

• 1 tbsp fresh chopped dill (or 1 tsp dried)

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp onion powder

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• Salt & pepper to taste

Mix until smooth. Chill while everything fries.

👩🏾‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prep the Fish

• Pat swai fillets dry.

• Cut each fillet in half.

• Lightly season with salt, garlic powder, and pepper.

2️⃣ Make the Tempura Batter

• In a bowl mix flour, egg, and cold sparkling water.

• Don’t overmix — slightly lumpy is perfect.

• Keep it cold for extra crispiness.

3️⃣ Fry the Fish

• Heat oil to 350–375°F.

• Dip fish into batter, fully coat.

• Deep fry 3–5 minutes until golden brown.

• Remove to paper towel-lined plate.

Golden. Crispy. Flaky inside. 👌🏾

4️⃣ Onion Rings

• Separate onion slices into rings.

• Dip into batter.

• Fry until deep golden and crispy.

• Drain on paper towels.

5️⃣ Fries

• Fry or bake until crispy.

• Immediately season with:

• Salt

• Garlic powder

• Black pepper

Toss while hot so seasoning sticks.

🍔 Assemble the Sandwich

• Lightly toast hamburger buns.

• Add crispy swai.

• Drizzle with dill ranch.

• Top with crisp lettuce.

• Add fresh tomato slices.

• Close it up and press lightly.

That first bite? Crunch outside. Tender fish inside. Cool ranch. Fresh crunch from lettuce + tomato.

Chef’s kiss.

🔥 Pro Tips

• Keep batter cold for extra crunch.

• Don’t overcrowd the fryer.

• Toast the buns for structure.

• Add a splash of hot sauce to the ranch for a kick.

This plate is crispy, savory, and satisfying — perfect for family dinner or weekend comfort food vibes.