Bonnies Crunchy Fish Fillets Recipes

AIR FRYER FISH

Steps:

• If using frozen fish fillets, defrost them. Drizzle with olive oil, and make sure that the fish is well coated with oil.
• In a shallow dish, mix the bread crumbs with paprika, chili powder, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and salt.
• Coat each fish fillet in bread crumbs, and transfer to your air fryer basket.
• Cook in the air fryer at 390°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes. After the first 8-10 minutes, open the air fryer and flip the fish fillets on the other side then continue cooking.

BONNIE'S CRISPY OVEN-FRIED COD FISH

Steps:

• 1. Pre-heat oven to 475 degrees and set the oven rack to second-lowest position.
• 2. Mix the cornmeal, bread crumbs, and seasonings in the first shallow bowl. Beat the eggs in the second shallow bowl. Add one piece of fish to the DRY bowl, coat well and remove and dip the fish in the WET bowl. Return to the DRY bowl and coat again. Do this with all the fish pieces. It is a 3-step process: dry, wet, finishing with dry. Transfer all breaded fish to a plate.
• 3. Heat the oil in a large cast iron skillet, or any oven-proof skillet. Cast iron just browns better. Fry the underside of the fish until it is brown 1 or 2 minutes, then turn and fry the other side. When all of the pieces are browned, put the skillet and the fish in the hot oven. Bake about 5 or 6 minutes until just cooked through.
• 4. Here is what it looks like. Serve immediately.
• 5. I have an excellent recipe for tartar sauce posted on this site. https://www.justapinch.com/recipe/utahn/tartar-sauce/spread
• 6. Cook's tip: Pie plates make great shallow breading dishes. Next time I plan on using white cornmeal. I fry a lot of catfish using white cornmeal, and we prefer it over the yellow. It is not as coarse. I will let you know what happens when I do. Enjoy!

BONNIE'S CRUNCHY FISH FILLETS

Steps:

• 1. Defrost the fillets or use fresh fish, uniform in size, not too thick or thin. I use a filet about 1/2 inch thick. If you use thicker fish, you will have to adjust the cooking time. I put the frozen ones sealed in plastic wrapping in a pan of water and by the time I get the spices together, the fish is thawed.
• 2. I cooked the fish in my air fryer and highly recommend using it for this recipe. I made a liner for mine by inverting a bowl over a sheet of parchment paper, crimping it and then cutting out a circle and then folding the round piece in half and then snipping a few notches so the air could flow around the fish while it is cooking. It works perfectly. You can also purchase parchment liners. But it only takes a minute to make one. The liner aids in turning the fish.
• 3. I crush the Panko with a few rolls of the rolling pin.You don't want it too fine. Add all the spices and Panko together in a small dish that will hold one fillet. Rinse the fillets and pat them dry with paper towels, so the oil sticks to the fish. Oil the fish, and then dredge the fish in the Panko mixture. This is important: As you dredge, PRESS the breading firmly into the fish, and it will stick. Press and dredge the fish, turn and repeat, until the breading sticks.
• 4. Place the fish gently on the parchment liner in the air fryer. It will take 15 to 16 minutes to bake the fish. Bake at 400 degrees, and TURN THE FISH AFTER COOKING 8 MINUTES, then resume cooking for 8 minutes more, until the fish flakes with a fork and is nice and brown.DO NOT OVERCOOK. The fish will be perfect. Serve with lemons and my homemade tartar sauce. https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/spread/tartar-sauce.html?r=1

CRUNCHY FISH FILLET

Steps:

• Put cornmeal on a sheet of greaseproof paper.
• Cut diagonal; slashes in skin of fish fillets.
• Press fillets in cornmeal to coat thoroughly.
• Heat oil in pan, add the coated fish.
• Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes each side or until cooked.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Combine mayonnaise, chives and chili sauce.
• Serve with fish.

CRISPY FISH FILLETS

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, whisk together the egg, mustard, and salt; set aside. Place the potato flakes in another shallow dish.
• Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
• Dip fish fillets in the egg mixture. Dredge the fillets in the potato flakes, making sure to completely coat the fish. For extra crispy, dip into egg and potato flakes again.
• Fry fish fillets in oil for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.

BONNIES FRIED FISH (SOLE, CATFISH OR TALAPIA)

Steps:

• I use an electric skillet, but you can use a non-stick skillet. Pour in about 1/4 inch corn oil in the skillet over medium heat, or if using an electric skillet set it at 350 degrees, add a few drops of water and wait for it to sizzle and pop. When it starts to popping, it is hot enough to add the breaded fish.
• Combine the 1 cup of cornmeal and the 1 tablespoon of black pepper in a shallow pie plate. Dredge the prepared filets in the mixture on both sides of the fish and carefully put into the hot corn oil.
• Fry until nice and golden brown on both sides. Remove to a platter, sprinkle with salt and serve immediately.
• Cook's tip: I like to buy frozen filets for convenience, but fresh catfish, sole or talapia filets will work, too. I serve this with my Best Oven Baked Fries and Potato Wedges, and my Simple Romaine and Lettuce Salad, also on this site. Enjoy!

PAN-ROASTED FISH FILLETS WITH HERB BUTTER

Steps:

• Pat fillets dry with a paper towel. Season on both sides with salt and pepper.
• Heat a heavy 10-inch nonstick or cast-iron skillet over high heat. When the pan is hot, add the oil. Place the fillets in the pan, skin side down (if applicable), laying them down away from your body. If fillets have skin, press down gently with a spatula for about 20 seconds to prevent curling.
• Lower heat to medium and let sizzle until fish is golden and caramelized around edges, about 2 to 3 minutes. Carefully flip fillets and add butter and thyme to pan. Tilt pan slightly to let the melted butter pool at one end. Use a spoon to baste the fish with the pooled butter. Continue basting until golden all over and cooked through, 45 to 90 seconds more, depending on the thickness of your fish. Serve immediately with chopped parsley (if using) and lemon wedges.