The Absolute BEST Fish Fry Breading Recipe EVER

[@BrentWhitis]

I am 63 years old Texan...been frying fish over 40 years.... this has changed my fish frying FOREVER ! WOW, I followed the recipe, more or less, used fresh fine grated parmesan cheese but about 1/2 as much... I put it on water moistened, butterflied gulf jumbo shrimp. I then made a VERY THIN milk / egg wash and dipped them in that, then smashed them into Panko bread crumbs. Let 'em dry. Quick fried the shrimp in peanut oil 1 -1.5 minutes. WOW was it good !! THANKS !!

[@wilderfish]

Great!

[@deputyruff7771]

So you made an almost totally different coating...😅. Maybe type your recipe with measurements so folks can give it a try.

[@janeyaknow244]

My family is extremely picky. Had them watch this video together and they all agreed they'd try it if I made it. Thank you!! They loved it. I used Cod and cut into the same smaller pieces you did, just in case they didn't like it they would not waste a whole piece of fish. Adding this recipe to our menu!

[@wilderfish]

Glad to hear it!

[@backtonature1150]

We stumbled across this recipe a couple years back and we won't ever use any others! So delicious!... We butter our fish fillets first then coat in the breading. 😋

[@wilderfish]

Sounds great!

[@maxtraks]

I made this and served to my husband. I was a little leary of doing so because he has his own seasoning recipe he uses. He loved it!! He said "I think that may be even better than mine.". I couldn't believe it. We both loved it.

[@wilderfish]

Wonderful!

[@maxtraks]

Today, I had little of this in a jar, so put it on some chicken and fried it. My husband thought I' gotten the chicken at a deli...it was good .

[@wilderfish]

Yes it's great on chicken, I have used it on pork loin and even cube steak!

[@grantleebradley]

Dude... Just served this to 10... Blew them away!! Crazy badass recipe!!! So simple, so brilliant!!!

[@wilderfish]

Glad you liked it!!

[@jillachen7217]

Thank you and God bless! From Baudette Minnesota, the Walleye Capital of the World ❤

[@stoeckeltom]

OMG!! thank you..dust tried this tonight with some walleye..my go to from now on..much bettter than any store bought..love the parmeson cheese flavor! this is a win!

[@dannordenbrock483]

Tried this using bluegill and perch with my boys. Delicious! Thank you. Halved the recipe. I'm sure it could be modified. Love your humor about measurements!

[@shaun17304]

I love how everyone is talking bad about the cheese, yet never tasted it. Cant wait to try it

[@wilderfish]

It really adds to the flavor. Think Chicken Parmesan... most people wouldn't put cheese on chicken either but the parmesan is excellent.

[@markcredi4044]

Just tried this recipe for crappie. Unbelievably good! My wife who doesn't really like fish absolutely loved it! Brought some to my neighbor who immediately asked for the recipe! My new go to for a shore lunch!

[@wilderfish]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kellyy8114]

Excited to try this! My cousin in Ohio blessed us with 3 qt bags of walleye he caught on lake Erie. I've used 2 bags, 1 oven baked , 1 grilled in a foil pack and I have 1 left that my husband wants me to do a fish fry with. So excited to try it cause as soon as I saw you add the Parmesan I knew this was a winner. Thanks for sharing!! 😊

[@wilderfish]

Sounds great!

[@alexkiminki8380]

Gonna try this tonight with some crappie from Minnesota through the ice I’m excited to try !

[@basilkilian5459]

Looks easy to do and I am sure it tastes good….Will try it….I will use Tuna…😁

[@marilynjimenez77]

I followed the exact directions on the video -not the written recipe - & it came out perfect. My family absolutely loved it. GREAT RECIPE!

[@wilderfish]

Glad you liked it!!

[@melwick1193]

I used this for Lake Erie perch and it was delicious! I give it a big thumbs up. Thank you for sharing.

[@wilderfish]

Glad to hear it!

[@sertthipavong2213]

I just made it with tilapia fish and it’s good!! Thx!!

[@johnayris406]

Used this recipe on some fresh caught walleye tonight! It was the best We ever had! Thank you for the recipe!

[@wilderfish]

Awesome love hearing that!

[@lavonb8108]

This is Best Fryed fish !! I love it ! Thank you, for sharing 🎉

[@wilderfish]

Thanks for watching

[@PhilBrinckman]

1 My wife is by far the best cook at our house. So when I use your recipe, it at least made me comparable to one of her dishes. Because it's such a good recipe thank you for sharing.

[@wilderfish]

That's great!

[@debbiedibble1086]

Just tried this tonight. Perfect for my taste just as it is. Thanks so much, I really enjoy fish, but couldn’t find a recipe that I liked and that turned out well. Not everyone in family are fish lovers, but they seemed to enjoy the fish dinner we had tonight. 2 thumbs up!👍 👍

[@wilderfish]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@JP-su8bp]

Thank you for sharing your technique.

[@wilderfish]

Thanks for watching!

[@tomswearingen2643]

Im going to try this on some walleye chunks i have...and add some milk and onions to the leftover batterto make hushpuppies...hope they come out good

[@charlesmcclure8000]

Put it on catfish nuggets and OMG! I can't believe how good it is! My wife ate it up and that's saying something

[@tysonmcnamara6093]

That looks amazing!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@wilderfish]

It was!

[@hadiausman4359]

I tried this recipe and it turned out really good. Thank you for sharing.

[@Joshua-y6k2o]

Nice and simple.good video

[@mrblack9791]

cool looks good

[@linceyp2263]

It was delicious on striped bass, thank you! I especially like how it's not overly salty unlike most batters. Great recipe.

[@wilderfish]

You are so welcome!

[@Nshort0429]

Amazing just made bluegill and yellow bass with it. Kids and wifey about ate all that I made before I got some.

[@jonr7088]

Fabulous!!! I added a tbsp of Old bay

[@rontremmel610]

Great recipe!! Thank you for sharing!! I played around a little added onion powder and went with the Lawry’s salt free version in one batch because I need to watch my salt. I did another batch with a teaspoon of Cajun spice blend aka Slap Ya Mama for a little zip!

[@wilderfish]

Great idea!!

[@BarbaraHanson-n8v]

Going to try tonight looks good thanks

[@wilderfish]

Hope you enjoy

[@loisjohnson7272]

trying this today on my catfish nuggets,, wow, I’m hungry, can hardly wait,thank you for sharing this with us.

[@wilderfish]

Hope you enjoy

[@MactheHusky]

You know I randomly came across this video trying to learn how to fry the fish I have. Every single ingredient you use in this including my favorite fish, was used. Everything you use is my favorite.

[@wilderfish]

You are so welcome

[@kennylainhart7148]

I'll be trying this!!!

[@georgemurphy9910]

Thanks for sharing your recipe will try it👍👍

[@wilderfish]

Hope you enjoy

[@masonlee1306]

I done this as soon as I seen it with creole instead of lawrys and it was so damn good I don’t think I’ll fry fish another way! Thank you

[@wilderfish]

Good idea!

[@ddt1313]

looks awesome

[@bornnation29]

Def gonna give this a try on some whitings! I normaly use the McCormicks fish fry which isnt bad....but this sounds/looks way more flavorful....Thanks!

[@wilderfish]

Sounds great!

[@rtownsend744brad]

Beautiful write up ❤

[@wilderfish]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@marlonb.8243]

Thumbs up, and subscribed. Thank you for the recipe!

[@rogerdale1883]

Well I was looking for a fine breading for Scallops so this comes close thnx.

[@kingjohnson2034]

Gonna try it today

[@DawnCanleeve]

Awesome❤🎉😊

[@magicdrummer411]

I am gonna try this with some bluegill today! Thanks for posting.

[@wilderfish]

Good luck!

[@melissajaaaay1915]

Excited to try this Friday for my fish fry. I get to fry lots of walleye, as my husband loves to fish in the local walleye tournament in the fall here in northeast ohio and any other time he can haha. I dont like to use the store bought stuff and im never really happy with the breading I throw together. Thank you for sharing!!🙂

[@wilderfish]

Let us know how it goes!

[@nathanwirth2977]

I like to substitute crushed/powdered saltine crackers for half of the cornmeal. Squeeze a little fresh lemon on the fish as soon as it comes out of the peanut oil. Thanks

[@fastedjuan247]

Way to go! Gramps did a similar recipe! I thumbs upped immediately! I also add a pinch of cayenne, and chili powder!

[@wilderfish]

Sounds great!

[@stephaniewoodson7655]

This is what’s for dinner!

[@ladyhawk6999]

Thank you! It is our new way of making fish! Works so well with pike! I don't season until it's in the pan, and use a dusting of Lawry's and course pepper. I also use a jalapeno mustard as a side dip!

[@wilderfish]

Great tip!

[@ryanwilliams_1987]

I'm gonna have to try this might experiment and add some lemon pepper to half

[@wilderfish]

I have done that it's actually pretty good and some people prefer it but I don't. Let us know what you think.

[@scottmeeboer3094]

I didn't think twice about the cheese until reading the comments. I've been experimenting with different options, and for a dry breading, I think this is now my go to. People, don't worry about the cheese comments, it's good, it doesn't taste cheesy, it's not weird, I'd have to try it without the cheese to see what difference the cheese makes. What I do love is the addition of the cornmeal, that's new for me and a nice touch. Highly recommend. I may try to add Cajun spices instead of the spices here just for a Cajun version. Thank you for the video and recipe. Ate some lake erie perch tonight. Cheers from 🇨🇦

[@wilderfish]

Some people put a little Old Bay in it.

[@The_Real_SLec]

I was looking for a good breading/batter and this is it. I'll use your recipe cause I don't think it can get any better especially with Lawry's Seasonning Salt and Walleye, the best tasting fish in me opinion.

[@wilderfish]

Glad you like it!

[@strider11]

Looking forward to trying this, Thanks!

[@phalsbbq3193]

I am going to try this tonight!! Im making fish taco ps for me and my girls so I will experiment with possibly taco seasoning or cyan pepper in the breading. But I am going to put some of your recipe aside to taste it on fish. Looks amazing.

[@wilderfish]

Sounds great!

[@carolynogden5059]

I'm going to try out your recipe thanks for sharing .

[@wilderfish]

Let us know how you like it!

[@tammyhammer1444]

Thanks for your time and sharing! Gonna try it.

[@wilderfish]

Enjoy!

[@tammyhammer1444]

Done tried it and it was really goood! Followed your recipe exactly. 👍

[@billybooth3237]

I will try it for sure. Whats your preferred oil to use?

[@wilderfish]

Peanut oil if you can get it but really any good vegetable oil will work.

[@cruisingisfunanytime]

I'll use this recipe

[@trapperbruce]

yes its great stuff .i wouldnt like cheese on fish either but Parmesan is a total secret that unless you try it youll never know .only dif i got with your recipe is i use fresh dill in the batter too and a squirt of lemon just before the fish is done cooking

[@joluoneonejoly768]

Thanks for recipe.......... I use it air fryer without flour ....perfect....spray oil.

[@wilderfish]

Most welcome 😊

[@AH-re3lv]

Can’t wait to try this out this year.

[@dianalee3059]

Looks fab

[@jean-philippebigras8503]

wow this is good!! i have a lot of breading left over, since i put the fish like you in a Ziplock bag with the breading, can i re-use it in one month ?

[@wilderfish]

Put it in the freezer to keep it fresh.

[@jean-philippebigras8503]

@@wilderfish thank you from Montreal!!

[@ijsbrandvreugdenhil4652]

Use beer nstead of milk (The Dutch way), makes it very crunchy

[@JamieLarson-w1q]

Why did Noah not bother fishing when he was on the Ark? Because he only had 2 worms to use as bait. Too bad for that because he would have loved this fish fry. Love this simplicity approach and how to, these are the best kinds of recipes! & tasty too!

[@kandistaricha5969]

What kind of corn meal. Looks fabulous

[@wilderfish]

Just any brand

[@sasugac]

Heading to the kitchen to try this recipe! Hopefully I have everything I need. Looks yummy! Thanks for sharing!

[@wilderfish]

Great! Let us know how you like it!

[@sasugac]

So I just tried this and it was absolutely amazing! My husband loved it and if he does, I am a happy camper! :)

[@michaellaraviere8994]

Absolutely beautiful fish breading and man if you don't sell it I will lol!!!!!!!

[@wilderfish]

LOL

[@midnightrider5797]

Will give it a try for sure ! Looks good.

[@wilderfish]

Hope you enjoy

[@prmath]

GOTTA try this at my next Mullet cookout👀👍🏼👀

[@BG_Sunnyvale420]

Trying this recipe today on some fresh bass we caught from the lake here in Alabama.

[@wilderfish]

Let us know what you think!

[@missfrances137]

I added some Italian bread crumbs, very tasty.

[@wilderfish]

Sounds great!

[@anabelcarmona3032]

Looks good

[@wilderfish]

It is

[@cameljoe008]

do you use plain flour or is is self rising in thinkin plain flour thanks looks awesome either way

[@wilderfish]

No just regular flour.

[@abbypelser2191]

This is the only way I’m making fish from now on

[@voiceforthevoicelesstruth5480]

Plan on catching catfish and crappie soon can’t wait!

[@wilderfish]

I've had this breading on both and it's fantastic!

[@NoNORADon911]

Phew! Finally! My lucky day is here!!🤸

[@wilderfish]

Now go catch some fish.

[@shaehughes9395]

Damn this looks good. Thanks you sir.

[@kyluci1]

Sounds great! Want to try this tonight. What kind of oil are you using? My apologies if you said.

[@wilderfish]

Just vegetable oil, however some people prefer peanut oil.

[@kyluci1]

Wanted to come back to let you know I followed your instructions to a T and the fish prepared like this will always be my go to. It was delicious! Not a crumb left over. We had sm mouth bass, yellow & white striped bass and blue gill.

[@kyluci1]

@@wilderfish PS . I used peanut oil ♥️

[@centrevac]

Tried this…was a little skeptical about the Parmesan at first. I like this and will be using at a family fish fry. I intend to use it on shrimp and calamari as well. Thanks.

[@wilderfish]

Sounds great!

[@PatrickTracy-o1d]

Just wondering do you take off the skin when cooking Walleye Fillets

[@wilderfish]

Absolutely.

[@ClintonDAshley]

Can the left over breading be saved for later use?

[@scottmaanum7262]

Yes you can put it in a ziploc bag and keep it in the freezer It will get moldy fast if you do not Freeze

[@wilderfish]

Yes freeze it.

[@RS-oj3eb]

Im gonna try it on catfish.

[@wilderfish]

You'll love it!

[@zGrapeFrosty]

Trying it this weekend on some Blue Gill! I’ll update ya after! Fingers crossed🤞🏼

[@wilderfish]

You'll love it!

[@zGrapeFrosty]

@@wilderfish update 3 months later! WE USE THIS RECIPE EVERY TIME NOW! Amazing with any fish species! I’m from the mountains of South Dakota so we fry rainbow trout weekly! If anyone is wondering if it’s actually good. ITS AMAZING

[@wilderfish]

@@zGrapeFrosty Awesome!

[@you166mhz]

this guy is goofball....

[@wilderfish]

Guess I'll take that as a compliment.

[@OysterPir8]

About how long do you leave them cooking on the oil?

[@wilderfish]

Just long enough so they get nice and brown.

[@donnasulikoski2458]

I was wondering if you could use breading on cat fish fillets?

[@wilderfish]

Absolutely!

[@johnhenryjohnson4775]

Hello! How long should the fish be in the oil (approximately) and what kind of oil did you use?

[@wilderfish]

Really go by color rather than time. If you have the oil at 350-375 degrees it browns fairly quickly. Thicker pieces take longer.

[@zeal82]

What kind of oil?

[@johnrigby5418]

@@zeal82I use peanut oil

[@Phillips49er]

Would this batter work in the oven too?? I could spray some oil on top of the fish

[@wilderfish]

Yes it will. I don't think it turns out quite as good but some people like it that way.

[@badger305]

Is the flour and cornmeal plain or self rising?

[@wilderfish]

Not self-rising.

[@JulieHighland]

What kind of oil do you use to fry in?

[@wilderfish]

Most any quality vegetable or canola oil is good, but peanut oil is great if you can find it.

[@billmitchell7731]

Leave out garlic and seasoned salt and use plain salt and then it will be perfect. You can't taste the fish with all fhat garlic and seasoning. Great video though 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@wilderfish]

You can alter it any way you like!

[@mrshane2699]

If you make a lot of breading do you need to refrigerate?

[@wilderfish]

Yes I put the unused breading in the freezer.

[@CyrelDano]

What type of flour is it All purpose flour?

[@wilderfish]

Yes

[@JulieHighland]

Recipe from video: 1c flour 1c corn meal 2.25c Parmesan cheese Stir Heaping tbsp garlic Heaping tbsp paprika 3tbsp Lowries seasoned salt Pour mixture in gallon bag Rinse fish Toss in mixture Fry at 375° hot oil Done when golden brown and floating. 😂

[@wilderfish]

Thanks for sharing

[@RichardLarsen-zh4qb]

If you make a batter how much milk or beef would you put into your basic recipe

[@wilderfish]

I add enough milk to make it a batter, but not too thick. If it's real thick you get too much batter on the fish.

[@91LGCSS]

Have you tried this recipe in the air fryer? I just caught my first Walleye while fishing for bass. Came across this recipe and will definitely try it next time, but I don't have enough meat so I'm just broiling it with spices and lemon/butter

[@wilderfish]

No I have not but good idea!

[@mrblack9791]

back bacon meal? trade

[@HooverKen-y4j]

Metz Plaza

[@johnny8993]

What kind of oil?

[@wilderfish]

Any frying oil. Some people prefer peanut oil, come vegetable oil, etc.