Cornmeal Fish Batter Recipe
To make a perfect southern-style fish fry, you need a cornmeal coating that fries up golden and crispy. Creating your own Homemade Cornmeal Fish Fry Mix is the easiest way to achieve this! It’s all about gathering friends, family, or neighbors to swap fishing tales and enjoy the catch of the day.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Deep Fryer or Skillet
- Tongs or Slotted Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups White or yellow cornmeal
- ¼ cup Flour
- 1 tbsp Paprika
- 2 tsp Salt
- 2 tsp Lemon pepper
- ½ tsp Cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a plastic bowl with a lid or in a brown paper lunch bag.
- Shake vigorously to mix everything together.
- Drop cleaned fish fillets into the bowl or bag with the cornmeal mix.
- Shake vigorously again to coat the fish evenly.
- Heat canola or peanut oil to 375°F (190°C) in a deep fryer.
- Fry the fish for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add ½ teaspoon of garlic powder and ½ teaspoon of onion powder to your cornmeal mix.
- To reheat leftovers, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the leftover fish on a baking sheet and reheat in the oven for 10-15 minutes. Flip the fish over halfway through the reheating time to ensure even heating.