Fried Tilapia
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.
Servings: 4
Calories: 273kcal
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.
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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.
Nutrition
Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 179mg | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 431mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 181IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 3mg