Creating Crispy Fried Fish Sandwiches can be done easily by following these steps:

1. Prepare the Fish: Rinse the fish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
2. Marinate: In a bowl, combine the buttermilk with ½ teaspoon of salt and ¼ teaspoon of pepper. Add the fish fillets, ensuring they are well-coated, and let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
3. Prepare the Breading Stations:
– In one bowl, place the flour mixed with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
– In a second bowl, beat the eggs until frothy.
– In the third bowl, add the breadcrumbs.
4. Coat the Fish:
– Take a marinated fish fillet and coat it in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
– Dip the floured fillet into the egg mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
– Finally, coat the fish in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to ensure the breadcrumbs stick.
5. Heat the Oil: In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat about ½ inch of oil over medium-high heat. You can test if the oil is ready by dropping a small piece of bread into the oil; if it sizzles, it’s ready.
6. Fry the Fish: Carefully place the breaded fillets into the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through.
7. Drain Excess Oil: Remove the fish from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
8. Assemble the Sandwiches: Place a piece of crispy fish on the bottom half of each sandwich bun. Top with lettuce, a slice of tomato, and a generous amount of tartar sauce or your preferred sauce. Place the top half of the bun over the fillings.

Repeat this for all sandwiches you wish to create.