Fish Fillets with Breadcrumbs
Crispy, golden breaded fish fillets ready in minutes. A simple, satisfying weeknight dinner or snack that the whole family will love.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 420
- Protein
- 28g

Ingredients
- 4 filets white fish fillets
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large egg
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Pat the 4 fish fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with the 1 tsp salt.
- 2
Set up three shallow bowls: one with the 1/2 cup flour, one with the 2 beaten eggs, and one with the 1 cup breadcrumbs.
- 3
Dredge each fillet in flour, then dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs, pressing gently so they stick.
- 4
Heat the 1/2 cup oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
- 5
Fry the fillets in a single layer (work in batches if needed) until golden and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Tools you’ll need
- Large skillet
- Shallow bowls
- Paper towels
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