Golden on the outside, tender on the inside—this crispy fish fry is a family favorite and comes together with simple ingredients and big flavor.
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4)
Fish
- 500 g (1 lb) white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, haddock, or pollock)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar
Crispy Coating
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder (optional)
For Frying
- Oil for deep or shallow frying
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Fish
Wash and pat the fish dry.
Cut into medium pieces.
Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
Rest for 10 minutes.
2️⃣ Make the Crispy Coating
In a bowl, mix:
- flour
- cornstarch
- paprika
- garlic powder
- chili powder
3️⃣ Coat the Fish
Lightly dredge each fish piece in the flour mixture.
Shake off excess for maximum crispiness.
4️⃣ Fry
Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
Fry fish in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
Do not overcrowd the pan.
5️⃣ Drain & Serve
Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serve hot with lemon wedges.
⭐ Tips for Extra Crispiness
- Fish must be completely dry before coating
- Cornstarch is the secret to crunch
- Hot oil = crispy fish (test with a pinch of flour)
- Don’t flip too often
🔁 Variation
- Spicy Fish Fry: add cayenne or chili flakes
- Garlic Fish Fry: add extra garlic powder
- Pan-Fried Version: shallow fry with less oil
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- With fries and tartar sauce
- In fish sandwiches or wraps
- With salad and garlic sauce
- With rice and lemon butter
🏁 Final Thoughts
This Crispy Fish Fry is crunchy, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying—perfect for family meals or special treats.
If you want, I can:
- Create an air-fryer version
- Add a beer batter option
- Make a gluten-free recipe
- Rewrite it for social media or SEO
Just tell me 🐟🔥