Best Fried Walleye

Best Fried Walleye
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    15 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    35 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    408

Crispy, golden walleye fillets that celebrate the fish's delicate flavor. This simple yet elegant preparation enhances the natural taste, resulting in a dish that requires no heavy sauces – just a squeeze of fresh lemon.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    40 g
  • Cholesterol
    229 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    39 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    492 mg
  • Sugar
    1 g
  • Fat
    31 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View Prepare Ingredients (5 minutes): Ensure walleye fillets are free of bones and skin. Pat dry with paper towels. Combine flour, garlic powder, pepper, and salt in a shallow dish. Place beaten eggs in another shallow dish. Spread crushed crackers on a plate.

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Recipe View Heat Oil (10 minutes): Pour vegetable oil into a deep fryer or large cast iron skillet to a depth of about 1 inch. Heat the oil to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Use a thermometer to ensure accurate temperature.

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03 Step

Recipe View Dredge Walleye (5 minutes): One at a time, dredge each walleye fillet in the flour mixture, ensuring it's fully coated. Dip into the beaten egg, allowing excess to drip off. Finally, coat evenly with crushed cracker crumbs, pressing gently to adhere. Place coated fillets on a clean plate.

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04 Step

Recipe View Fry Walleye (6-8 minutes): Carefully lower two fillets into the hot oil using tongs. Fry for about 3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain oil temperature.

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05 Step

Recipe View Drain and Serve (2 minutes): Transfer the fried walleye to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat with remaining fillets. Serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing.

For extra crispy walleye, consider double-dredging: flour, egg, crackers, egg, crackers.
Ensure the oil temperature remains consistent throughout frying for even cooking. Adjust heat as needed.
If you don't have saltine crackers, panko breadcrumbs can be used as a substitute for a different texture.
A simple sprinkle of fresh parsley can add a touch of freshness and visual appeal to the finished dish.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.9/ 5 ( 136 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (6)
  • Naomi Thompson

    Simple, quick, and delicious! This is definitely going into my regular rotation.

  • Yasmin Haley

    My dad used to make walleye like this when I was a kid. This recipe brought back so many good memories.

  • Joan Bosco

    I tried this with cod and it was also really good!

  • Samantha Aufderhar

    This recipe is amazing! The walleye was perfectly crispy and flavorful. My family loved it!

  • Patsy Doyle

    The key is definitely getting the oil temperature right. Once I did that, the walleye came out perfect!

  • Clotilde Kautzer

    I've never been a huge fan of fried fish, but this recipe changed my mind. The saltine cracker coating is genius!

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