Got he best filleting techniques- now frying them!

[dragfish]

I've never had a complaint on my fish frying-buttermilk dredge, seasoning and corn meal/flour mix in 375 degree oil.
What are some of the better frying techniques ya'll have?(For Crappie)
Skin on, off, on the bone, fillets? Breaded or batter?
I know there's something better than I do out there and we have a fish fry coming up!
Love to get some advice! emoHungry

 

[TKbigbass]

I like the Beer batter fried crappie best. The batter mixture is - <span class="ingredient-amount">1 cup</span> <span class="ingredient-name">all-purpose flour- <span class="ingredient-amount">2 tablespoons</span> <span class="ingredient-name">garlic powder-</span><span class="ingredient-amount">2 tablespoons</span> <span class="ingredient-name">paprika-</span><span class="ingredient-amount">2 teaspoons</span> <span class="ingredient-name">salt-</span><span class="ingredient-amount">2 teaspoons</span> <span class="ingredient-name">ground black pepper- <span class="ingredient-amount">1</span> <span class="ingredient-name">egg, beaten- 1 12oz can of Budweiser.</span></span></span></p>

<span class="ingredient-name"><span class="ingredient-name"><span class="ingredient-name"><span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Heat oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees. Rinse fish, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper.</span>

1. <span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, 2 teaspoons salt, and 2 teaspoons pepper. Stir egg into dry ingredients. Gradually mix in beer until a thin batter is formed. You should be able to see the fish through the batter after it has been dipped.</span>
2. <span class="plaincharacterwrap break">Dip fish fillets into the batter, then drop one at a time into hot oil. Fry fish, turning once, until both sides are golden brown. Drain on paper towels, and serve warm.</span>

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[drumking]

dragfish - 5/22/2013 11:40 PM

I've never had a complaint on my fish frying-buttermilk dredge, seasoning and corn meal/flour mix in 375 degree oil.
What are some of the better frying techniques ya'll have?(For Crappie)
Skin on, off, on the bone, fillets? Breaded or batter?
I know there's something better than I do out there and we have a fish fry coming up!
Love to get some advice! emoHungry

Not too many people complain about fried crappie, Ron. Your recipe sounds good. I have used a recipe similar to this. I use a 3/1 meal to flour ratio. I deep fry in either peanut or canola oil. I think that peanut oil gives a better taste, but is more expensive to buy. I will occasionally pan fry and I let the oil get hot in the skillet before putting the fish in. Keeps it from getting oily. emoBigsmile emoGeezer

 

[Liveliner]

Boneless Fillets of anything... Coat with Texas Pete and Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing. Grind fresh Red peppers and add sea salt to your level of taste. For frying, Coat in two parts corm meal and one part flour. Preheat your oil and never place fish in cool oil. If you are going to grill on your cast iron Platters as I do. Coat your cast-iron in very light coating of EVO and brush some EVO on your fillets. On the grill cook on side one until you see light crisp at the thin edges. Then turn one time only. It is basically done when you turn it. Allow side two to dry and seal then serve on spicy Rise. Do not forget that Liveliner Slaw...