Deep-Fried Tilapia
Description
Fried tilapia fillets are coated in buttermilk and Old Bay-seasoned cornmeal, then fried until crispy for a simple and delicious family-favorite meal.
Ingredients
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10 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1/3 cup all-purpose flour
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1 cup buttermilk
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1 large egg
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
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2 tablespoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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vegetable oil for frying
Directions
1
Season fillets with salt and pepper. Dust fillets with 1/3 cup flour.
2
Beat buttermilk and egg in a bowl until combined. Stir together 1/2 cup flour, cornmeal, seafood seasoning, baking powder, and baking soda in another bowl. Dip flour-dusted fillets into egg mixture, then into seasoned flour mixture.
3
Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large frying pan or deep fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4
Working in batches, fry fillets in hot oil until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Season immediately with salt after frying.