Best Fried Walleye

This walleye recipe is the one my dad has been using for 25 years. It's light and clean-tasting because there's no sense in masking the naturally delicious flavor of such an awesome Canadian delicacy. No tartar sauce needed!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 592 Calories

Ingredients

• vegetable oil for frying
• 2 eggs, beaten
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 pinch salt (Optional)
• 2 cups crushed saltine crackers
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges
• 4 walleye fillets

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Check walleye fillets to ensure all bones and skin have been removed. Cut fillets into manageable pieces, if necessary.

Step 2

Combine flour, garlic powder, pepper, and salt in a shallow bowl. Place beaten eggs in a separate shallow bowl. Place cracker crumbs onto a plate.

Step 3

Heat oil in a deep fryer or large cast iron skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 4

Dip fillets into flour mixture, then dip in beaten egg, and then coat evenly with cracker crumbs; set fillets aside on a plate. Carefully lower 2 fillets into hot oil using tongs; cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; repeat with remaining fillets. Serve with lemon wedges.