Best Fried Walleye
This fried walleye recipe is the one my dad has been using for 25 years. It's light and clean-tasting because there's no sense in masking the naturally delicious flavor of such an awesome delicacy. No tartar sauce needed!
walleye fish fillets
4
unknown
all-purpose flour
½
cup
garlic powder
½
teaspoon
ground black pepper
½
teaspoon
salt (Optional)
1
pinch
eggs, beaten
2
large
finely crushed saltine crackers
2
cups
vegetable oil for frying
lemon, cut into wedges
1
 Check walleye fillets to ensure all bones and skin have been removed. Cut fillets into manageable pieces, if necessary.
  Combine flour, garlic powder, pepper, and salt in a shallow bowl. Place beaten eggs in a separate shallow bowl. Place cracker crumbs onto a plate.
  Heat oil in a deep fryer or large cast iron skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  Dip fillets into flour mixture, then dip in beaten egg, and then coat evenly with cracker crumbs; set fillets aside on a plate. Carefully lower 2 fillets into hot oil using tongs; cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; repeat with remaining fillets. Serve with lemon wedges.
