How Do You Deep Fry Breaded Fish?
Combining the light flavor of fish and the hearty flavor of the frying process, fried breaded fish is popular in many cultures, such as Southern U.S., British and Asian cultures. While breading materials, seasonings and fish types may vary, the basic procedure is the same. Assemble the ingredients. Pick fillets of white fish, such as cod or catfish. The fillets need to be moistened before beginning the breading process. Use water, beaten eggs or milk for wetting the fillets. Keep approximately 2 cups of flour on a plate for dredging the fillets. Decide on a breading material. Pre-packaged breading mixes are available in most supermarkets. Seasoned cornmeal or breadcrumbs are other choices. Select an oil for the deep fryer, such as vegetable or canola oil. Start the oil heating in the deep fryer. Heat the oil to approximately 350 degrees F. If using milk, soak the fillets in the milk while the oil is heating. Begin the breading process when the oil is heated. Take a moistened fillet and
