How to Make Best Fried Walleye - A Step-by-Step Guide

Walleye is a popular freshwater fish known for its delicate, flaky flesh and mild flavor. When prepared correctly, this fish is simply mouth-watering. One of the best ways to enjoy walleye is by frying it to a golden, crispy perfection. In this recipe, we'll share how to make the best fried walleye that will leave your taste buds begging for more.

Whether you catch walleye yourself or purchase it fresh from the market, it's important to have a good recipe to do justice to this delicio...

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Ingredients

  • 4 walleye fillets
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pinch salt (Optional)
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups crushed saltine crackers
  • vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Check walleye fillets to ensure all bones and skin have been removed. Cut fillets into manageable pieces, if necessary.
  • Combine flour, garlic powder, pepper, and salt in a shallow bowl. Place beaten eggs in a separate shallow bowl. Place cracker crumbs onto a plate.
  • Heat oil in a deep fryer or large cast iron skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Dip fillets into flour mixture, then dip in beaten egg, and then coat evenly with cracker crumbs; set fillets aside on a plate. Carefully lower 2 fillets into hot oil using tongs; cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; repeat with remaining fillets. Serve with lemon wedges.
  • Nutrition

    592 cal.

    • Total Fat: 31g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 229mg
    • Sodium: 492mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 40g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 39g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 232mg
    • Iron: 6mg
    • Potassium: 769mg