Fried fish recipe

Here’s a classic, crispy Fried Fish recipe — golden on the outside, tender and flaky on the inside. Perfect for fish and chips night or a satisfying seafood dinner.

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🐟 Classic Fried Fish Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1½ lbs white fish fillets (cod, haddock, tilapia, catfish, etc.)

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 cup all-purpose flour (divided)

• 2 eggs

• 1/2 cup milk or buttermilk

• 1½ cups breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes (for extra crunch)

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• Oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or peanut oil)

• Lemon wedges, tartar sauce for serving

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🔪 Instructions:

1. Prep the fish:

   • Pat fish fillets dry with paper towels.

   • Season both sides with salt and pepper.

2. Set up your dredging station:

   • Bowl 1: 1/2 cup flour (for first coat)

   • Bowl 2: Whisk together eggs and milk

   • Bowl 3: Mix remaining 1/2 cup flour, breadcrumbs, paprika, and garlic powder

3. Bread the fish:

   • Dredge each fillet in flour → dip in egg wash → coat in breadcrumb/flour mixture. Press gently to adhere.

4. Heat the oil:

   • Heat about 1 inch of oil in a skillet or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C).

5. Fry the fish:

   • Fry in batches for 3–4 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 145°F / 63°C).

   • Drain on paper towels or a wire rack. Sprinkle lightly with salt while hot.

6. Serve:

   • Serve with lemon wedges, tartar sauce, coleslaw, or fries.

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✅ Tips & Variations:

• Want beer-battered fish? Use a batter of flour + baking powder + cold beer instead of breadcrumbs.

• Cornmeal adds a Southern-style crunch.

• Make it spicy with cayenne pepper or Cajun seasoning in the breading.

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Would you like an air-fried or oven-baked version, or a batter-dipped pub-style fish recipe?