Crispy Fish Fry

Here’s a crispy, golden, restaurant-style fish fry you can make at home — crunchy on the outside, tender and flaky inside. 🐟✨

Ingredients (serves 4)

  • 1 lb (450 g) white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, catfish, or haddock)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornmeal (for extra crunch)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp paprika (optional, for color and flavor)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder or onion powder (optional)
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or regular milk + 1 tsp lemon juice)
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • Lemon wedges, for serving
PREPARATION