Recipes Seafood Fish Best Fried Walleye 4.8 (135) 113 Reviews 24 Photos This fried walleye recipe is the one my dad has been using for 25 years. It's light and clean-tasting because there's no sense in masking the naturally delicious flavor of such an awesome delicacy. No tartar sauce needed! Submitted by clarkie24 Updated on November 18, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 24 24 24 24 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Total Time: 35 mins Servings: 4 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 4 walleye fish fillets ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 1 pinch salt (Optional) 2 large eggs, beaten 2 cups finely crushed saltine crackers vegetable oil for frying 1 lemon, cut into wedges Directions Gather the ingredients. Check walleye fillets to ensure all bones and skin have been removed. Cut fillets into manageable pieces, if necessary. Combine flour, garlic powder, pepper, and salt in a shallow bowl. Place beaten eggs in a separate shallow bowl. Place cracker crumbs onto a plate. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large cast iron skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Dip fillets into flour mixture, then dip in beaten egg, and then coat evenly with cracker crumbs; set fillets aside on a plate. Carefully lower 2 fillets into hot oil using tongs; cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; repeat with remaining fillets. Serve with lemon wedges. Recipe Tip: To crush saltines, place crackers in a large resealable plastic bag and roll with a rolling pin (or whatever you've got) until a fine bread crumb consistency. From the Editor 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 229 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 592 Calories 31g Fat 40g Carbs 39g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 592 % Daily Value * Total Fat 31g 39% Saturated Fat 5g 23% Cholesterol 229mg 76% Sodium 492mg 21% Total Carbohydrate 40g 15% Dietary Fiber 3g 10% Total Sugars 1g Protein 39g 78% Vitamin C 21mg 23% Calcium 232mg 18% Iron 6mg 31% Potassium 769mg 16% * 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.