Deep-Fried Tilapia

Ingredients

• 10 filletss tilapia , 4 ounce
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 0.33 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cups yellow cornmeal
• 2 tablespoons seafood seasoning , such as Old Bay®
• 0.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. 1

   Season fillets with salt and pepper. Dust fillets with 1/3 cup flour.

2. 2

   Beat buttermilk and egg in a bowl until combined. Stir together 1/2 cup flour, cornmeal, seafood seasoning, baking powder, and baking soda in another bowl. Dip flour-dusted fillets into egg mixture, then into seasoned flour mixture.

3. 3

   Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large frying pan or deep fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

4. 4

   Working in batches, fry fillets in hot oil until golden, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Season immediately with salt after frying.