Deep-Fried Tilapia

Prep Time:
10 mins

Cook Time:
15 mins

Total Time:
25 mins

Servings:
10

Yield:
10 fillets

Ingredients

Directions

Season fillets with salt and pepper. Dust fillets with 1/3 cup flour.

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.

Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large frying pan or deep fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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.

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of breading ingredients. The actual amount of breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)