Fried Fish

[MelindaLee]

Anyone have any suggestions for what type of flour would work best for dredging before frying? My DH does a great fish fry with potatoe flakes, which I think we can do safely. I just don't know what flour would work best for the initial dredge. Any suggestions?

[Dixiebell]

Hi. I haven't tried frying fish since gluten-free but you might try corn starch. I think it might work better than rice flour. I am from the south and we use cornmeal a lot for coating and frying.

[scarlett77]

I use Pamela's pancake and baking mix. Might not be the most cost effective thing to use, but I always have some on hand and I like the fact that it has almond meal in it. Works great...I've had no complaints.

gluten-free Bisquick would be another alternative if you can find it.

[halfrunner]

I use rice flour all the time for the first dredging. It works just fine. I would think any gluten free flour (buckwheat, all purpose, rice, etc.) would work just as well.

[MelindaLee]

Thanks for the great information!

[duncan'smom]

Usually this is what I do, coat the fish with corn starch

, then dip into whisked egg, then coat with rolled oats and bake. It turns out crunchy too just like fried fish

(and you also can add some dried herb or chopped parsley in the egg for more flavour.)

[tarnalberry]

According to a fish and chips place in Portland, rice flour. They're stuff just happens to be gluten free because rice flour gave the best results.

[GlutenFreeManna]

Try "glutenous" rice flour (it is gluten free). I haven't tried it on fish but it makes a great breading for chicken or fried eggplant.

[mbrookes]

Last week I did fried catfish filets and got raves:

Mist filets with water. (I use a spray bottle I bought at a beauty supply store)

Salt and pepper liberally.

Dredge in yellow cornmeal. (I use plain grocery store, but look for gluten-free if you are particularly sensitive. I have had no problems with the regular store brand.)

Fry in hot (360 degree)deep peanut oil until golden brown and floating.

This gives you a down home southern fish.

[MelindaLee]

Great Idea's thanks! My freezer is starting to overflow with fish, so we have to do a fish fry. Love all the great ideas!!!