Name: Deep-Fried Tilapia Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 4 tilapia fillets; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp paprika; Vegetable oil for frying

Deep-Fried Tilapia Recipe

Alys Depriest Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Deep-Fried Tilapia Recipe

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 10 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

4 tilapia fillets
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
Rinse the tilapia fillets and pat them dry with paper towels.
Dip each fillet into the flour mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
In a large frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat.
Carefully place the coated tilapia fillets into the hot oil and fry for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
Remove the fried fillets from the pan and transfer them onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serve the deep-fried tilapia hot with your choice of sides.