Deep-Fried Whiting

Name: Deep-Fried Whiting
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound whiting; 6 cups corn, peanut or vegetable oil; 1 cup flour; Salt to taste; Freshly ground pepper to taste

By Craig Claiborne

Updated Oct. 12, 2023

Total Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
Rating: 3(9)
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Ingredients

Yield:10 servings

1pound whiting
6cups corn, peanut or vegetable oil
1cup flour
Salt to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste

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Preparation

Step 1
Rinse the whiting. Drain but do not pat dry.
Step 2
Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees.
Step 3
Season the flour with salt and pepper. Put the whiting in the flour, and stir so that each piece is liberally coated. Shake off excess flour. Drop a third of the whiting into the oil, and cook about 5 minutes, until the fish is crisp. Drain on paper towels.
Step 4
Repeat with the remaining whiting.
Step 5
Serve with lemon wedges or lemon halves.