Crispy Tilapia Strips
Transform your weeknight dinners with these golden, irresistible Crispy Tilapia Strips! This crowd-pleasing dish features tender tilapia fillets coated in a flavorful mix of panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, and smoked paprika, then fried to perfection for a satisfying crunch in every bite. With a quick prep time of just 15 minutes and a perfectly fried finish in under 10, this recipe is designed to deliver maximum flavor with minimal effort. Serve these crunchy fish strips hot alongside fresh lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce for a meal that’s as fun to eat as it is flavorful. Perfect for family dinners, parties, or even as an appetizer, these crispy tilapia strips are sure to be a new favorite. Keywords: crispy tilapia, fried fish recipe, panko crusted fish, easy seafood recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 1.5 cups Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1.5 cups Vegetable oil
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges
Instructions
Pat the tilapia fillets dry with a paper towel and slice them into 1-inch-wide strips. Set aside.
Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one with all-purpose flour, one with beaten eggs whisked with milk, and the third with panko breadcrumbs mixed with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Dredge each tilapia strip in the flour, shaking off the excess, then dip it into the egg mixture, and finally coat it thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture. Place the breaded strips on a plate or baking sheet.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C). To test if the oil is hot enough, drop a small breadcrumb into the oil—it should sizzle immediately.
Carefully place the breaded tilapia strips into the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry each batch for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
Remove the cooked strips from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serve the crispy tilapia strips hot with lemon wedges on the side and your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1101 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.9 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.9 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 50.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 144 mg | 48% | |
| Sodium | 908 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.4 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 31.8 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 79 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 537 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
