Classic Breaded Fried Fish

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound white fish fillets (such as cod or haddock)

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 eggs, beaten

  • 1 cup breadcrumbs

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Vegetable oil for frying


Instructions:

  1. In separate shallow dishes, place the flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.

  2. Season the flour with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

  3. Dredge each fish fillet in the flour, then dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally coat it in the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.

  4. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.

  5. Fry the breaded fish fillets for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.

  6. Remove from the skillet and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

  7. Serve hot with tartar sauce, lemon wedges, or your preferred dipping sauce.

Spicy Cajun Fried Fish

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound white fish fillets (such as catfish or tilapia)

  • 1 cup buttermilk

  • 1 cup cornmeal

  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

  • 1 teaspoon paprika

  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions:

  1. In a shallow dish, pour the buttermilk and place the fish fillets in the buttermilk to soak for about 15 minutes.

  2. In another shallow dish, combine the cornmeal, Cajun seasoning, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.

  3. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.

  4. Remove each fish fillet from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, and coat it in the seasoned cornmeal mixture, pressing gently to adhere.

  5. Fry the coated fish fillets for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.

  6. Remove from the skillet and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

  7. Serve hot with tartar sauce, lemon wedges, or your preferred dipping sauce.

Crispy Beer-Battered Fried Fish

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound white fish fillets (such as snapper or cod)

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika

  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1 cup cold beer (such as lager or pilsner)

  • Vegetable oil for frying


Instructions:

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, paprika, and garlic powder.

  2. Gradually whisk in the cold beer until a smooth batter forms. Let the batter rest for about 15 minutes.

  3. Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.

  4. Dip each fish fillet into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, and carefully place it into the hot oil.

  5. Fry the battered fish fillets for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.

  6. Remove from the skillet and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.

  7. Serve hot with tartar sauce, lemon wedges, or your preferred dipping sauce.