Classic Walleye Fish Fry: 10-Min Easy Recipe
A quick and easy recipe for crispy, golden-brown fried walleye fillets using a simple flour and egg wash dredge. This dish delivers restaurant-quality texture and mild, sweet flavor in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs Walleye Fillets (fresh or thawed frozen)
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 large Eggs
- 1/2 cup Milk or Buttermilk
- 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
- Vegetable Oil (for frying)
- Salt and Black Pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Pat the walleye fillets completely dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Pour the flour onto a shallow plate and mix in Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the eggs with the milk or buttermilk until smooth.
- Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F to 375°F (175°C to 190°C).
- Dip a fillet into the egg wash, let excess drip off, then press firmly into the flour mixture to coat both sides. Shake off excess flour.
- Carefully place fillets into the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and flaky.
- Remove fish from oil and place on a wire rack or paper towels to drain. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
Ensure fish is patted dry before dredging to prevent soggy crust. Do not overcrowd the pan; fry in batches to maintain oil temperature. For extra crispiness, some chefs add cornstarch to the flour. Avoid covering the fish with foil as steam makes the coating soggy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 25
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