Susan's Crispy Fish Fillets

Dive into the irresistible crunch of Susan’s Crispy Fish Fillets, a golden delight perfect for seafood lovers and family dinners alike. This recipe features tender white fish fillets coated in a light, flavorful batter made with garlic powder, paprika, and chilled club soda for an airy texture. Each piece is finished with a crispy panko breadcrumb crust, then fried to perfection for a restaurant-quality bite. With only 15 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes to cook, these fillets are a quick and easy weeknight meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Serve them hot with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and your favorite dipping sauce for a zesty, satisfying finish. Whether you’re making cod, tilapia, or haddock, these crispy fried fish fillets are guaranteed to be a hit at your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 57/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces White fish fillets (e.g., tilapia, cod, or haddock)
• 0.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.25 cups Cornstarch
• 1 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons Paprika
• 1 teaspoons Salt
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 large Egg
• 0.75 cups Club soda (chilled)
• 1 cups Panko breadcrumbs
• 2 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 4 pieces Lemon wedges (for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Pat the fish fillets dry with a paper towel and set aside.

Step 2

In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, beat the egg and then whisk in the club soda until combined.

Step 4

Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture, whisking until a smooth batter forms. Be careful not to overmix.

Step 5

Place the panko breadcrumbs on a separate plate or shallow dish.

Step 6

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

Step 7

Dip each fish fillet into the batter, ensuring it is thoroughly coated, then press both sides into the panko breadcrumbs to coat evenly.

Step 8

Carefully lower the coated fillets into the hot oil one at a time, frying 2-3 fillets at a time depending on pan size. Do not overcrowd the pan.

Step 9

Fry the fish for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon or tongs to remove the fillets and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Step 10

Repeat the frying process with the remaining fillets.

Step 11

Serve hot with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce or sides.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(937.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4530.3

Total Fat 484.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 70.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 419.5mg	0%
Sodium 800.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 5.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 0.6g	0%
Total Sugars 0.2g
Protein 87.2g	0%

Vitamin D 853.8IU	0%
Calcium 115.9mg	0%
Iron 2.6mg	0%
Potassium 1310.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 92.2%

Protein: 7.4%

Carbs: 0.5%