Classic Friday Fish Fry Recipe

Feed your whole family with our easy, restaurant-quality homemade fried fish recipe.

Are you tired of having to go out for fish fries every Friday night? The excessive side dishes and overpriced meals can sometimes be overwhelming on both your stomach and your budget.

Spice things up for a change, and try frying your own fish at home. Treat your family to a gourmet dinner without the hassle of having to reserve a table or empty your wallet.

Follow these simple instructions from Blain’s Farm & Fleet, and you’ll be enjoying a delicious, homemade fish fry in no time!

Fish Fry Ingredients

• 2 pounds of white fish filets
• 1 package of fish fry batter mix
• Frying oil

Fish Fry Recipe

1. If the fish is frozen, let it thaw out. When it’s done thawing, pat it dry to avoid oil splatter. The most commonly-used fish for homemade fish fries are tilapia, Alaskan cod, and halibut.

2. Follow the simple instructions on the batter mix package to prepare the batter.

Pour some fish fry batter mix into a mixing bowl. For an easy way to coat your fish in the batter, use a batter bowl. Batter bowls come with lids that snap on. You can shake the bowl to fully coat your fish in the fish fry batter.

3. Using a knife, cut up the fish into your desired size. Remember, your fish needs to fit in the deep fryer basket.

4. Place the fish in the batter bowl with the fry mix, and fasten the lid to ensure that you don’t make a mess. Shake the bowl until all the pieces of fish are completely covered with the batter.

If you’re not using a batter bowl, use your hands to fully coat the fish in the batter.

5. Fill your indoor deep fryer or outdoor fish fryer with the appropriate amount of frying oil.

Once the oil has reached 375° F, place the battered fish into the deep fryer. Make sure not to overcrowd the frying basket. This can result in under-cooked fish or make the oil overflow.

For your safety, do not touch the deep fryer or the hot oil, and never leave it unattended.

6. Deep fry the fish until the batter is crispy and golden brown. Use a pair of metal tongs to remove the fish. Place the fried fish on a baking sheet lined with paper towels to soak up the extra oil.

7. Wait for your fish to cool down. If you’d like, squeeze lemon juice over top of it. Then, serve the fish with a side of lemon wedges, tartar sauce, and your choice of potato (French fries, potato pancakes, etc.) for a true fish fry. Enjoy!

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