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Crispy Fried Smelt Fish
Crispy Fried Smelt Fish are seriously addictive! They cook in minutes using simple pantry ingredients yet turn out so crunchy and tasty. Delicious as an appetizer or main dish!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 pounds small smelt fish
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- canola oil
Instructions
- 1
With your hands, gently pry open the head of the fish and carefully pull the gills along with the entrails. Rinse under cold running water and drain well.
- 2
In a wide pan over medium heat, heat about 2-inch deep of oil.
- 3
In a bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
- 4
Dredge smelt fish in flour mixture to completely coat, shaking off excess flour
- 5
Add fish to hot oil and deep-fry for about 3 to 5 minutes or until golden and crisp.
- 6
Remove from heat and drain in a colander set over a bowl. Serve hot.