Description
Crispy fried fish delivers pure comfort straight from the kitchen to your plate. Perfectly golden and seasoned, this classic dish promises a satisfying meal that brings smiles around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 4 fillets white fish
Breading and Seasoning:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt
- Pepper
Cooking and Serving:
- Vegetable oil
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Combine 1 cup flour, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish, mixing thoroughly to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Dredge each fish fillet completely in the seasoned flour, ensuring total coverage and gently shaking off any excess powder.
- Submerge the floured fillets into 2 beaten eggs, allowing them to get a complete liquid coating.
- Transfer the egg-coated fillets into 1 cup breadcrumbs, pressing firmly to create a thick, even breading on both sides.
- Pour vegetable oil into a large skillet, heating to 375°F over medium-high heat until the surface shimmers slightly.
- Carefully slide the breaded fish fillets into the hot oil, maintaining a consistent temperature and spacing them to prevent overcrowding.
- Fry the fillets for 3-4 minutes on the first side until the breading turns a deep golden-brown color.
- Flip the fillets and cook an additional 3-4 minutes, watching for an equally crisp and golden exterior.
- Transfer the fried fish to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil and maintain crispness.
- Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges for a bright, zesty accompaniment.
Notes
- Seasoning the flour mixture generously helps create a flavor-packed crispy coating that makes your fried fish truly delicious.
- Patting fish fillets dry with paper towels before dredging ensures the flour and breadcrumb coating sticks perfectly and develops a crunchier texture.
- Use a deep-fry thermometer to keep oil at 350-375°F for the most even, golden-brown crust without greasiness.
- For a gluten-free version, swap wheat flour and breadcrumbs with almond flour and gluten-free panko crumbs to accommodate dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg