Ultimate Fish Fry Recipe

Name: Ultimate Fish Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 4 qt. vegetable oil; 6 large eggs; 1/2 cup water; 2 cups (about 16 oz.) instant-blending flour (such as Wondra); 2 cups (about 9 oz.) cornstarch; 1/4 cup baking powder; 3 tablespoons kosher salt, plus additional for sprinkling; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 3 pounds flounder, grouper, cod, or other white, flaky fish fillets, cut into 4-oz. pieces; Lemon wedges

Servings: persons

4 qt. vegetable oil
6 large eggs
1/2 cup water
2 cups (about 16 oz.) instant-blending flour (such as Wondra)
2 cups (about 9 oz.) cornstarch
1/4 cup baking powder
3 tablespoons kosher salt, plus additional for sprinkling
1 tablespoon black pepper
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
3 pounds flounder, grouper, cod, or other white, flaky fish fillets, cut into 4-oz. pieces
Lemon wedges

1
Heat oil in a large stockpot to 350u00b0F over medium-high.
2
Whisk together eggs and water in a shallow bowl or baking dish. Whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and both peppers in another shallow bowl or baking dish.
3
Place half of fish pieces in egg mixture, turning to coat completely. Shake off excess. Dredge in flour mixture to coat completely; shake off excess. Carefully add fish to hot oil. Cook until golden brown and crispy, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels; sprinkle with kosher salt. Repeat process with remaining fish. Serve with lemon wedges.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 qt. vegetable oil, 6 large eggs, 1/2 cup water, 2 cups (about 16 oz.) instant-blending flour (such as Wondra), and more.

Yes, Ultimate Fish Fry 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.

Ultimate Fish Fry

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