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Crispy Deep Fried Tilapia

Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets Tilapia
  • 1-2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 4-6 eggs beaten until smooth
  • 2 cups unseasoned breadcrumb
  • 1 cup panko
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 4 tbsp fresh minced parsley
  • ΒΌ cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl mix together all of the dry ingredients, except flour (breadcrumbs, salt and pepper, cayenne, parsley, and cheese).
  • In a separate bowl add 4-6 eggs, beat until smooth.
  • With a paper towel pat dry fillets.
  • Dredge in flour and pat off excess flour.
  • Next, coat the fillets in the egg.
  • Then cover in breadcrumb mixture and pat off excess coating.
  • Then either deep fry fillets until golden, or pan fry in a deep skillet until golden ( If pan frying uses enough oil to cover the entire fish).