Crispy, golden fried tilapia—perfectly seasoned and simply delicious.

AFRICAN CUISINE

Fried Tilapia

Fried tilapia is a quick and tasty dish that delivers crispy, golden-brown fish fillets with a tender, flaky interior. This recipe uses a simple seasoned coating to enhance the natural flavors of tilapia, making it a perfect choice for a satisfying meal.

Total Time

50 Minutes

Cuisine

AFRICAN

Ingredients

09 Ingredients

Calories

350

Step 1

Pat the tilapia fillets dry with paper towels.

Step 2

In a shallow dish, combine the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

In another shallow dish, beat the eggs.

Step 4

In a third shallow dish, place the breadcrumbs.

Step 5

Dredge each fillet in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.

Step 6

Dip the floured fillet into the beaten eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.

Step 7

Heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 8

Fry the fillets in batches, cooking for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.

4 tilapia fillets
1 Cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1 Cup cornflour
1 Cup buttermilk
1 Tsp baking powder/ baking soda
1 Tsp paprika
1 Tsp salt
1/2 Tsp black pepper
Vegetable oil for frying