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Ingredients
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Fish Fry Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the batter
In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 2
- 3
Combine wet and dry ingredients
Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring until just combined (do not overmix).
- 4
Heat the oil
In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot.
- 5
Coat the fish
Dip each fish fillet into the batter, making sure it is coated evenly.
- 6
Fry the fish
Carefully place the coated fish fillets into the hot oil and fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 7
Drain and serve
Remove the fried fish and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot with lemon wedges.