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Crispy Oven Fried Fish Recipe

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This Crispy Oven Fried Fish recipe delivers a deliciously crunchy coating on tender white fish fillets, achieved by baking instead of traditional frying. Coated in a seasoned mix of flour, breadcrumbs, and cornmeal, and finished with melted butter under a broiler, this dish combines classic fried fish flavors with a lighter cooking method perfect for a quick, family-friendly meal.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Ingredients

Dry Breading Mix

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons fine cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter (divided: 3 tablespoons and 1 tablespoon)

Main Ingredient

  • 1 pound thick white fish fillet (preferably cod, cut into 8-10 pieces)

Instructions

  1. Prep: Preheat your oven to 430°F (220°C). Place a dark-colored roasting pan or baking sheet inside the oven to heat up. This hot pan will help melt the butter quickly and create a crispy crust on the fish.
  2. Make breading: In a shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, breadcrumbs, cornmeal, sea salt, paprika, dried onion powder, dried garlic powder, and baking powder. Mix well to form the dry breading mixture.
  3. Prep eggs: In a separate bowl, beat the two large eggs thoroughly to prepare for coating the fish.
  4. Bread fish: Dip each piece of fish first into the dry breading, coating lightly. Then dip the fish into the beaten eggs. Finally, coat the fish again in the dry breading, this time pressing so the coating sticks generously. Place the breaded fish on a plate while you finish coating all pieces.
  5. Melt butter: Carefully remove the heated pan from the oven. Add 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter to the pan and allow it to melt, spreading it evenly across the pan’s surface. Arrange the breaded fish pieces onto the buttered pan.
  6. Bake: Bake the fish in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. After this, flip each piece, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter over the fish, and continue baking for another 5 to 10 minutes, or until the coating turns golden crisp and the fish is thoroughly cooked. For an extra crispy finish, place the fish under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes.
  7. Finish: Once baked, let the fish rest on the hot pan for 5 minutes. Serve immediately to enjoy the main plate of crispy, flavorful oven-fried fish.

Notes

  • Use a dark-colored baking pan for better heat absorption and crispiness.
  • Flipping the fish halfway through cooking helps achieve an even crust on both sides.
  • Broiling at the end ensures the coating gets extra crispy without drying out the fish.
  • Cod is preferred for its thick, sturdy fillets but other firm white fish like haddock or pollock can work well.
  • Make sure to let the fish rest briefly after baking to let juices redistribute for a moist bite.

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