How to Make Crispy Fish - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the satisfaction of biting into a perfectly crispy piece of fish. The golden, crunchy exterior and tender, flaky interior make for a delightful contrast in textures that can be incredibly satisfying to eat. Whether you're a seafood lover or just looking to add more fish to your diet, this recipe for crispy fish is sure to become a new favorite in your meal rotation.

What makes this recipe so special is the combination of a seasoned flour coating and a hot oi...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups dry potato flakes
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon seasoning salt
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 4 (6 ounce) fillets cod
  • 2 cups butter flavored shortening, for frying

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • In medium bowl, combine the potato flakes, flour, garlic powder, seasoning salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  • Soak fish filets in bowl of cold water.
  • In a deep skillet or deep fryer, melt and heat the shortening to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Dredge fish filets in dry mixture and fry in the hot oil for 5 minutes or until fish flakes apart easily. Remove from oil and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
  • Nutrition

    446 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 62mg
    • Sodium: 835mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 36g
    • Vitamin C: 25mg
    • Calcium: 47mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 1051mg