Crunchy Oven Fried Tilapia

Oven-fried tilapia baked in the oven with a light cornmeal and basil coating that tastes close to being fried but without all the fat and calories.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 210 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 egg whites
• 1 pound tilapia fillets
• pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.25 cup dried bread crumbs
• 0.25 cup cornmeal
• 0.5 teaspoon dried basil, crushed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spray a shallow baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 3

Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish and set aside.

Step 4

Beat egg whites in a separate shallow dish until white and frothy. Combine bread crumbs with cornmeal and basil in another shallow dish.

Step 5

Dip fillets into flour mixture, shaking off any excess, then dip into egg whites, followed by bread crumb mixture.

Step 6

Lay fillets in the prepared baking dish, tucking under any thin ends or edges for even cooking.