Potato Fried Tilapia

Name: Potato Fried Tilapia
Ingredients: 1 cup flour; 3 eggs; 1/4 cup Dijon mustard; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 3 -4 cups instant potato flakes (or buds); 1/4 cup oil (for frying); 12 (4 -6 ounce) tilapia fillets

9 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 cup flour
3 eggs
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 -4 cups instant potato flakes (or buds)
1/4 cup oil (for frying)
12 (4 -6 ounce) tilapia fillets

Directions

1

In a shallow dish, whisk together the egg, mustard, and salt and garlic powder; set aside. (I place in fridge for 15 minutes to blend flavors
2

Place the flour and potato flakes in 2 other shallow dishes.
3

Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat.
4

Dredge fillets in flour. Shake off excess
5

Dip fish fillets in the egg mixture.
6

Dredge the fillets in the potato flakes, completely coating the fish. For extra crispy, dip into egg and potato flakes again.
7

Fry fish fillets in oil for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.