Sure! Here’s a delicious recipe for extra crispy fried fish:
Ingredients:
- 4 fish fillets (cod, haddock, tilapia, or your favorite fish)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup buttermilk (or substitute with regular milk and a teaspoon of vinegar)
- 2 eggs
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
- Tartar sauce (optional, for serving)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Fish:
- Rinse the fish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Cut the fillets into smaller pieces if desired.
- Prepare the Coating:
- In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Prepare the Batter:
- In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and eggs until well combined.
- Heat the Oil:
- Pour enough vegetable oil into a large skillet or deep fryer to cover the fish pieces. Heat the oil to 350°F (175°C).
- Coat the Fish:
- Dip each fish fillet into the buttermilk mixture, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Dredge the fish in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to ensure the coating adheres well. Shake off any excess.
- Fry the Fish:
- Carefully place the coated fish fillets into the hot oil. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Fry the fish for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. The fish should be cooked through and flake easily with a fork.
- Drain and Serve:
- Remove the fish from the oil and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
- Serve the crispy fried fish hot with lemon wedges and tartar sauce, if desired.
Tips:
- Ensure the oil is at the right temperature (350°F/175°C) before frying. If the oil is too hot, the coating will burn before the fish is cooked; if too cold, the fish will absorb more oil and become greasy.
- For extra flavor, you can add a splash of hot sauce to the buttermilk mixture.
- You can also add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the flour mixture for a spicy kick.
Enjoy your extra crispy fried fish!