Walleye Sandwich Recipe
Beer battered walleye fillet served with a slice of lemon and tartar sauce. We catch 'em, you eat 'em!
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Ingredients
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Walleye Sandwich Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Batter
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Gradually add the beer to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
- 2
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 3
Batter the Walleye
Dip each walleye fillet into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated.
- 4
Fry the Fish
Carefully place the battered walleye fillets into the hot oil, frying them in batches for about 4-5 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 5
Assemble the Sandwich
Place a fried walleye fillet on the bottom half of each sandwich bun. Add a generous amount of tartar sauce and top with the other half of the bun.
- 6
Serve
Serve the sandwiches with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the fish.

