Crispy Fried Hake Fillets | Wanna Cook

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornmeal is often less expensive.

hake fillets

🥗Healthier: cod fillets

💰Cheaper: pollock fillets

Cod is a lean alternative, while pollock is usually cheaper.

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: panko breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Panko adds crunch, while crushed crackers can be a cost-effective substitute.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often less expensive.

Season the hake fillets with fish spice, ensuring the fish is well-coated.

In a bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, fish spice, paprika, and garlic powder.

Add 500 mL of lemonade to the flour mixture, along with a quarter cup of water, to create a batter.

Mix the batter until it is thick yet runny, similar to pancake batter, ensuring there are no lumps.

Coat each hake fillet in the batter, shaking off excess to avoid a thick coating.

Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

Fry the coated fillets for 4-5 minutes until golden brown, ensuring the fish is cooked inside.

Transfer the fried fillets to a wire rack to maintain crispness, avoiding paper towels that can make them soggy.

Cooking Techniques

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