Description
A crispy and flavorful fish fry platter with golden fried fish, crunchy coating, and classic sides like fries, coleslaw, and creamy dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- For the fish:
- 1 1/2 pounds white fish fillets (cod, haddock, tilapia, or pollock)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- For serving:
- 4 cups fries
- 2 cups coleslaw
- Lemon wedges
- 1/2 cup tartar sauce or garlic mayo
Instructions
- Pat fish fillets dry and cut into serving-sized pieces.
- Mix flour, cornmeal, salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, parsley, and cayenne in a bowl.
- Whisk eggs, milk, and lemon juice in another bowl.
- Dip fish into egg mixture, then coat well in flour mixture.
- Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry fish in batches for 3–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Remove and place on a wire rack or paper towels.
- Prepare fries according to instructions or fry until crisp.
- Serve fish hot with fries, coleslaw, lemon wedges, and dipping sauce.
Notes
- Do not overcrowd the pan when frying.
- Use a wire rack to keep coating crispy.
- Adjust spices to taste.
- Ensure oil is hot before frying for best texture.
- Serve immediately for best flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
