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Ingredients
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Fish and Coating
Frying
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Fish
Rinse the flounder fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Set up Breading Station
In one shallow dish, place the all-purpose flour mixed with salt, black pepper, and paprika. In another shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined. In a third shallow dish, combine the cornmeal with a pinch of salt.
Breading
- 3
Frying
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 5
Fry the Flounder
Carefully place the breaded flounder fillets in the hot oil. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the pan; fry in batches if necessary.
- 6
Drain and Serve
Once cooked, transfer the crispy flounder to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.