Best Fried Walleye

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

1. 1

   Gather the ingredients.

2. 2

   Check walleye fillets to ensure all bones and skin have been removed. Cut fillets into manageable pieces, if necessary.

3. 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.

4. 4

   Heat oil in a deep fryer or large cast iron skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

5. 5

   Dip fillets into flour mixture, then dip in beaten egg, and then coat evenly with cracker crumbs; set fillets aside on a plate.

6. 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.