How to Fry Boneless Fish Crispy

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless fish fillets (such as cod, tilapia, or haddock)
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup buttermilk (or milk with 1 tsp lemon juice)
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• ½ cup mayonnaise (for dipping sauce, optional)
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (for dipping sauce, optional)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice (for dipping sauce, optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste (for dipping sauce, optional)