Gluten-Free Crispy Fried Tilapia Fish
Indulge in the delightful crunch and flavorful goodness of Gluten-Free Crispy Fried Tilapia Fish, a recipe that transforms simple tilapia fillets into a golden, crispy masterpiece. Perfectly seasoned with a blend of garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper, these fillets are coated in a gluten-free batter made from rice flour and cornstarch for a light, airy crunch. A hint of lemon juice in the egg wash adds a refreshing zing, while frying in hot vegetable oil ensures the perfect crispy texture. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is ideal for a quick dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Serve it with a wedge of lemon or your favorite gluten-free dipping sauce for a meal that's crispy, flavorful, and completely gluten-free!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
- 1 cup Rice flour
- 1 cup Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 cups Vegetable oil
Instructions
Rinse the tilapia fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Set aside on a clean plate.
In a shallow bowl or dish, mix together the rice flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. This will be your dry coating mix.
In another shallow bowl, beat the eggs together with the water and lemon juice. This will help adhere the dry coating to the fish.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep-fryer over medium-high heat until it reaches about 350°F (175°C).
While the oil is heating, take each tilapia fillet, dip it into the egg mixture, coating it completely.
Once coated in egg, transfer the fillet to the rice flour mixture and press the coating onto the fish, ensuring it sticks well. Shake off any excess.
Carefully place the coated tilapia fillet into the hot oil. Fry for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until the coating is golden brown and crispy, and the fish is cooked through.
Transfer the cooked fillets onto a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Repeat the coating and frying process with the remaining fillets.
Serve the crispy fried tilapia hot, with a wedge of lemon or your favorite gluten-free dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5092 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 440.5 g | 565% | |
| Saturated Fat | 67.3 g | 336% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 268.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 600 mg | 200% | |
| Sodium | 3186 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 192.9 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.1 g | ||
| Protein | 130.2 g | 260% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1882 mg | 40% | |
*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.
