Recipes Seafood Fish Crispy Fish 4.5 (276) 210 Reviews 18 Photos I have tried this recipe with several varieties of white fish and it is always wonderful. This recipe also works without the flour for those of you who have allergies to wheat. I run a fish market and have shared this recipe with many people and they always come back with rave reviews. Serve with your favorite tartar sauce and chips (French fries)! Submitted by Kristi Updated on January 24, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Add Photo 18 18 18 18 Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Additional Time: 15 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings 2 cups dry potato flakes 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon seasoning salt 1 tablespoon ground black pepper 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, or to taste 4 (6 ounce) fillets cod 2 cups butter flavored shortening, for frying Directions In medium bowl, combine the potato flakes, flour, garlic powder, seasoning salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Soak fish filets in bowl of cold water. In a deep skillet or deep fryer, melt and heat the shortening to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Dredge fish filets in dry mixture and fry in the hot oil for 5 minutes or until fish flakes apart easily. Remove from oil and place on paper towels to absorb excess oil. Tips The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of the breading ingredients. The actual amount of the breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 446 Calories 12g Fat 47g Carbs 36g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 446 % Daily Value * Total Fat 12g 16% Saturated Fat 3g 15% Cholesterol 62mg 21% Sodium 835mg 36% Total Carbohydrate 47g 17% Dietary Fiber 3g 12% Total Sugars 2g Protein 36g 72% Vitamin C 25mg 28% Calcium 47mg 4% Iron 3mg 16% Potassium 1051mg 22% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.