This fried walleye recipe is the one my dad has been using for 25 years Its light and cleantasting because theres no sense in masking the naturally delicious flavor of such an awesome delicacy No tartar sauce needed
Prep Time
35 mins
Dificult
Medium
Servings
4
Ingredients
Instructions
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
