This fried walleye recipe is the one my dad has been using for 25 years. It's light and clean-tasting because there's no sense in masking the naturally delicious flavor of such an awesome delicacy. No tartar sauce needed!
Ingredients
- 4 walleyes fish fillets
- 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 pinch salt , Optional
- 2 large eggs , beaten
- 2 cups finely crushed saltine crackers
- vegetable oil for frying
- 1 lemon , cut into wedges
Instructions
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1
Gather the ingredients.
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2
Check walleye fillets to ensure all bones and skin have been removed. Cut fillets into manageable pieces, if necessary.
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3
Combine flour, garlic powder, pepper, and salt in a shallow bowl. Place beaten eggs in a separate shallow bowl. Place cracker crumbs onto a plate.
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4
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large cast iron skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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5
Dip fillets into flour mixture, then dip in beaten egg, and then coat evenly with cracker crumbs; set fillets aside on a plate.
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6
Carefully lower 2 fillets into hot oil using tongs; cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; repeat with remaining fillets. Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts
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