Crispy Fish

A fried fish with a spicy and flavorful coating.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 446 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 4 (6 ounce) fillets cod
• 2 cups dry potato flakes
• 1 tablespoon seasoning salt
• 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 2 cups butter flavored shortening, for frying

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In medium bowl, combine the potato flakes, flour, garlic powder, seasoning salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

Step 2

Soak fish filets in bowl of cold water.

Step 3

In a deep skillet or deep fryer, melt and heat the shortening to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 4

Dredge fish filets in dry mixture and fry in the hot oil for 5 minutes or until fish flakes apart easily. Remove from oil and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil.