Crispy Fried Sardines Recipe: Ultra-Crisp &amp - Seafood Portal

Ingredients

• 1 lb fresh sardines, scaled and gutted
• 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp lemon zest, finely grated
• 1 tsp fine sea salt
• 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
• 2 cups neutral frying oil
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp flaky sea salt