DEEP-FRIED TILAPIA (FISH)
This is a no-fail recipe for MILD, white, flaky, not greasy, and delicious fish for either sandwiches or as a main entree on a plate. The trick is to get the cooking oil plenty hot, 375-degrees F or higher. Also, there is no "drenching" in egg wash involved in this recipe. Tilapia works best but Whitefish fillets are also great. Use either Canola oil, Peanut oil, or Crisco. Others may "smoke" at high heat. If you wish to mix in additional favorite herbs or spices into the flour, (e.g., a teaspoon of dried basil, or, Old Bay Seasoning), go right ahead. Easy! Enjoy!
Provided by Bone Man
Categories Tilapia
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a 3- or 4-quart pan to at least 375-degrees F. (just a couple of drops of water flipped off your hand will really crackle when the oil has reached this heat level).
- Roll the DRY and THAWED fish in the flour, shake off excess flour, and let the filets sit on a rack or, on wax paper, for 5-10 minutes.
- Roll the fillets in the flour a second time, shake off excess flour, and deep fry, no more than 2 at a time. (frying more than 2 filets at once drives down the oil temperature which will make the fish and coating soggy!) Turn once in the pan after a minute or so and remove when golden brown. They should be done in under 4 minutes, white and flakey inside at the thickest section of the filet. Do not overcook!
- Drain each filet on paper towels for a few seconds and serve.
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Sizwe Nelisa Ndaba
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The fish was so moist and flaky, and the breading was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
Lochana Sadun
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The fish is always cooked perfectly and the breading is crispy and delicious.
Alex Drake
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the fish turned out great! The breading was crispy and the fish was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Mdrakib hossain
[email protected]I was so impressed with this recipe! The fish was cooked to perfection and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Deng Awut Machar
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The fish was so moist and flaky, and the breading was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
Faridat Malik
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The fish is always cooked perfectly and the breading is crispy and delicious.
ISLAMIYAT BADMOS
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the fish turned out great! The breading was crispy and the fish was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Benedict Kenneth
[email protected]I was so impressed with this recipe! The fish was cooked to perfection and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
OYEDAMOLA JANET
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The fish was so moist and flaky, and the breading was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
Ijazz Khan
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The fish is always cooked perfectly and the breading is crispy and delicious.
marlene slattery
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the fish turned out great! The breading was crispy and the fish was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Kanak Majumdar
[email protected]I was so impressed with this recipe! The fish was cooked to perfection and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Linnux Ndiwa
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The fish was so moist and flaky, and the breading was perfectly crispy. I will definitely be making this again.
Ram Sarma
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The fish is always cooked perfectly and the breading is crispy and delicious.
Abigail Jaimes
[email protected]This tilapia recipe was amazing! The fish was cooked perfectly and the breading was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.