Fried Bass

Crushed salt-and-vinegar potato chips are a deliciously innovative coating for spicy fried bass fillets.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 466 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 eggs
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges
• 1 cup peanut oil for frying, or as needed
• 3 (6 ounce) fillets striped bass fillets, skinned
• 1 (1 ounce) package salt-and-vinegar potato chips, crushed
• 0.5 cup flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Whisk eggs and water together in a bowl; set the egg wash aside.

Step 2

Sprinkle the bass fillets on both sides with Cajun seasoning and lemon pepper. Dredge the fillets in flour, and shake off any excess. Dip the fillets in the egg wash, then dip fillets in the crushed potato chips.

Step 3

Fry the fish in the preheated skillet until lightly browned, about 4 minutes per side. Serve with lemon wedges.