How to Make Fried Fish/Best Fried Whiting Fish

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: canola oil

💰Cheaper: peanut oil

Canola oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

Rinse the whiting fish under cold water and pat dry.

Season the fish with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper.

Add in 1 teaspoon of salt and mix everything together to ensure the fish is well seasoned.

Set the seasoned fish aside while preparing the coating.

In a shallow dish, add wheat flour and mix in onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and white pepper.

Mix the flour and spices together and set aside.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and Scotch Bonnet pepper to the oil for flavor.

Coat the seasoned fish with the flour mixture.

Once the oil is ready, carefully place the coated fish into the hot oil.

Fry the fish for about 5 to 7 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Flip the fish to ensure even cooking.

Remove the fish from the oil and transfer to a paper-lined tray to absorb excess oil.

Continue frying the second batch of fish until golden brown.

In the same oil, add sliced plantains and fry until done.

Serve the fried fish with fried plantains, pepper sauce, and cucumbers.

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