Golden-Crunch Cornmeal Fried Fish Recipe for Family Meals - The Pass and Provisions

Ingredients

• 1 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1 large egg
• 1 lb white fish fillets (catfish, tilapia, cod, or haddock)
• 1 cup yellow cornmeal
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ½ cup buttermilk (or regular milk)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional for heat)
• Lemon wedges (for serving)
• Hot sauce or tartar sauce (for dipping)