Fried Bass

Name: Fried Bass
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 3 Servings
Ingredients: 1 cup peanut oil for frying, or as needed; 🥚 3 eggs; 💧 1 tablespoon water; 🐟 3 (6 ounce) fillets striped bass fillets, skinned; 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; 🍋 1 teaspoon lemon pepper; 🌾 ½ cup flour; 🍟 1 (1 ounce) package salt-and-vinegar potato chips, crushed; 🍋 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Cost $10, save $5

Source: Recommended by CookPal

10 Min
3 Servings
$10

Fried Bass

Cost $10, save $5

Source: Recommended by CookPal

10 Min
3 Servings
$10

INGREDIENTS

Frying Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut oil for frying, or as needed
- 🥚 3 eggs
- 💧 1 tablespoon water
Fish Preparation
- 🐟 3 (6 ounce) fillets striped bass fillets, skinned
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 🍋 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 🌾 ½ cup flour
- 🍟 1 (1 ounce) package salt-and-vinegar potato chips, crushed
- 🍋 1 lemon, cut into wedges

STEPS

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350°F (175°C). Whisk eggs and water together in a bowl; set the egg wash aside.

Sprinkle the bass fillets on both sides with Cajun seasoning and lemon pepper. Dredge the fillets in flour, and shake off any excess. Dip the fillets in the egg wash, then dip fillets in the crushed potato chips.

Fry the fish in the preheated skillet until lightly browned, about 4 minutes per side. Serve with lemon wedges.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

466

Calories

42
Protein
26
Carbs
22
Fats

💡 Make sure the oil is at the correct temperature before frying to ensure crispy results.Crush the potato chips finely for better coating on the fish fillets.You can substitute Cajun seasoning with your preferred spice mix for a customized flavor.Serve with tartar sauce or a salad on the side for a complete meal.