This electric skillet fried fish is golden and crisp on the outside, moist and perfectly flaky on the inside.
As the name suggests, this recipe works best if using an electric skillet. With a traditional pan fry, it's difficult to maintain a consistent temperature, and consistency is what you want when it comes to frying fish.
If you're wondering at what temperature to fry fish in the electric skillet, you are going to want to keep it between 325°F and 375°F. Over this and it is likely too hot for something as delicate as white fish.
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How to Make Skillet Fried Fish
- Rinse the fish fillets with cold water and pat dry with paper towel.
- Mix the bread crumbs with the basil, oregano, garlic powder, and salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, crack and beat the egg. Preheat the canola oil in the skillet at 350°F.
- Dip the fish in the egg (one fillet at a time), remove it from the egg and coat with bread crumb mix. Press it firmly so it's compact.
- Carefully place the coated fish fillets in the electric skillet and fry them until golden brown on both sides, about 6 to 8 minutes total. Flip the fish only once (when you see they are becoming golden on the sides, flip them over).
- Serve!
Joss' Top Tips
- Check for doneness. If you're not sure whether the fish is done, insert a fork into the thickest part of the white fish fillet and give it a twist. The fish should flake easily, indicating the perfect state of doneness.
- Keep it crispy. If you're frying in batches, don't drain it directly on paper towels-this will cause the breading to become too soggy, thereby undoing all your hard work. Instead, use tongs to place the fillets on wire racks, positioned above sheet pans with paper towel to catch any drips.
- Extra zest. If desired, season to taste with a little cayenne pepper and lemon zest. Just be sure to taste it first-the seasoned bread crumbs may have imparted all the flavor you desire.
Serving Suggestions
For accompaniments, here are some of my staples:
- grilled corn on the cob without husks
- easy quick kimchi slaw
- skillet baked beans
- basil pesto
- if you'd prefer to branch out a bit, try kimchi and bacon fried rice or this white asparagus recipe
- plenty of lemon wedges on the side
- Hibiscus Tea Cosmo
💭 White fish is also great for ceviche!
This skillet fried fish also makes an excellent topper for delicate angel-hair pasta in a simple butter sauce or for tacos--a crispier, breaded version of these grilled halibut fish tacos.
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📋Recipe
Electric Skillet Fried Fish
Ingredients
- 5 white fish fillets
- 1 ½ cups bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil - finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon pepper
- 1 egg - slightly beaten
- ¼ cup canola oil
Instructions
- Rinse the fish fillets with cold water and pat dry with paper towel.5 white fish fillets
- Mix the bread crumbs with the basil, oregano, garlic powder, and salt and pepper.1 ½ cups bread crumbs, 2 tablespoons fresh basil, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, ¾ teaspoon garlic powder, ¾ teaspoon salt, ¾ teaspoon pepper
- In a small bowl, crack and beat the egg. Preheat the canola oil in the skillet at 350°F.1 egg, ¼ cup canola oil
- Dip the fish in the egg (one fillet at a time), remove it from the egg and coat with bread crumb mix. Press it firmly so it's compact.
- Carefully place the coated fish fillets in the electric skillet and fry them until golden brown on both sides, about 6 to 8 minutes total. Flip the fish only once (when you see they are becoming golden on the sides, flip them over).
- Serve!
Equipment
Notes
- The fish may need to be fried in 2 batches so that the pan isn't crowded. Crowding will lower the temperature of the oil.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.
- If you're wondering at what temperature to fry fish in the electric skillet, you are going to want to keep it between 325°F and 375°F. Over this and it is likely too hot for something as delicate as white fish.
- If you're not sure whether the fish is done, insert a fork into the thickest part of the white fish fillet and give it a twist. The fish should flake easily, indicating the perfect state of doneness.
- If you're frying in batches, don't drain the fish directly onto paper towels-this will cause the breading to become too soggy, thereby undoing all your hard work. Instead, use tongs to place the fillets on wire racks, positioned above sheet pans to catch any drips.
Nutrition
Nutrition information on In the Kitch is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It may not include toppings and/or sauces.
JJ Fish says
Electric skillet fried fish looks delicious, will definitely try it!
Joss D says
Thanks! I hope you do because it is very delicious. 🙂