This fried tilapia recipe is super easy to make and made with just a handful of ingredients! Packed with flavor, super crunchy, and made in under 20 minutes. Enjoy with lemon wedges, hot sauce, and tartar sauce.
There is nothing better than hot crispy seafood! Am I right? One of the most popular recipes on my blog is this Southern fried shrimp and it was the inspiration for this recipe. I wanted to share a delicious fried fish that was inexpensive but also delicious.
How to Make
- Season the tilapia generously with salt and pepper on both sides. Season the flour with old bay seasoning, lemon zest, and granulated garlic.
- Dip the tilapia in the whisked eggs and then coat on both sides with the seasoned flour. Shaking off any excess flour.
- Fry the fish in vegetable oil for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Allow the fish to cool a bit before serving.
Top Tips
- Make sure the oil is at 350 degrees F.
- Coat the fish 2-3 times in the seasoned flour. You should not be able to see the fish underneath the flour.
- Serve with lots of fresh lemon juice, hot sauce, and tartar sauce!
- Want to make it spicy? Add some cayenne pepper.
Is Fried Tilapia Good For You?
Tilapia is rich in vitamin B12, niacin, phosphorus, selenium, and potassium. Here’s more helpful information about tilapia.
What Goes Good With Fried Seafood?
When I think of seafood, I normally think of the beach. So any summer side dishes would go great with this. For example, Hawaiian macaroni salad and
creamy sriracha coleslaw are excellent choices. Potato and egg salad is another fantastic side dish!
Leftovers…
I highly recommend enjoying this immediately. Fried fish gets soggy after a while so make sure to fry the fish when you plan on serving it.
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Fried Tilapia
Ingredients
- 1 lb tilapia
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 tsp old bay seasoning or to taste
- 1 tsp granulated garlic
- 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 3 eggs whisked
- salt and pepper to taste
- oil, for frying
Instructions
- Whisk 3 eggs in a bowl and set aside. Season the all-purpose flour with old bay seasoning, granulated garlic, and lemon zest. Whisk well.
- Season the tilapia on both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- Dip the tilapia in the eggs and then coat on both sides with the seasoned flour. Make sure to coat the fish 2-3 times before frying.
- Fry the fish for 2-3 minutes on each side and enjoy! Serve with lots of lemon juice and hot sauce.
Notes
- Coat the tilapia in the seasoned flour two or three times before frying.
- Make sure the oil is at 350 degrees F.
- Serve with lots of lemon juice and hot sauce, it makes such a difference.
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