Deep Fried Walleye Recipe

Name: Deep Fried Walleye
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 2 lb. fish fillets, cut lengthwise into one inch wide strips; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons baking powder; 3 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon cayanne pepper; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic crystals (or powder); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 12 ounce can beer; 1 cup all-purpose flour, seasoned; Peanut oil for frying.

Servings: persons

2 lb. fish fillets, cut lengthwise into one inch wide strips
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons baking powder
3 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cayanne pepper
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic crystals (or powder)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
12 ounce can beer
1 cup all-purpose flour, seasoned
Peanut oil for frying.

1
Heat peanut oil in a deep fryer to 300 degrees.
2
Slice fillets into long strips 3/4 inch by 1-1/2 inch cross section. Rinse and pat dry.
3
Mix dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, add oil and chop or rub until the mixture is mealy. Add beer and enough water to a consistancy of watery pancake mix.
4
Place a two section strip of towel paper near the fryer and dust with seasoned flour. Roll strips on the floured towel paper and put them into the batter five or six at a time. Using tongs ease the strip into the fryer and fry until golden. about four or five minutes. Lift out the fryer basket and drain. Then tumble fillets onto a platter covered with paper towels.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lb. fish fillets, cut lengthwise into one inch wide strips, 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons baking powder, 3 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Deep Fried Walleye falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Deep Fried Walleye

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