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Golden fried fish with a crispy coating, garnished with parsley, served on a white plate.

Easy Hillbilly Fish Fry Seasonings Recipe

Hillbilly Fish Fry Seasonings Recipe: A traditional Southern seasoning blend combining cornmeal, flour, and spices for a crispy, flavorful fried fish coating.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Appalachian, southern
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Resting Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 120kcal
Cost: 6$

Equipment

  • Large mixing bow (For combining the dry ingredients)
  • Whisk (For thoroughly mixing the seasoning)
  • Measuring spoons (To measure the spices accurately)
  • Measuring cups (For the cornmeal and flour)
  • Airtight container (To store the seasoning mix for future use)

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Yellow cornmeal - Fine-ground for best results.
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour - Sifted for even coating.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika - For flavor and color.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder - For subtle savory notes.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder - Enhances depth of flavor.
  • ½ teaspoon Cayenne pepper - Optional for added heat.
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper - Freshly ground preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt - Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning - Adds classic seafood flavor.

Instructions 

  • Combine cornmeal and flour in a large bowl.
  • Add all spices (paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, black pepper, salt, Old Bay) to the bowl.
  • Whisk thoroughly to ensure an even distribution of spices.
  • Store the mixture in an airtight container.
  • Use the seasoning: pat fish dry, coat evenly in mix, and shake off excess.

Nutrition

Serving: 40g | Calories: 120kcal (6%) | Carbohydrates: 24g (8%) | Protein: 2g (4%) | Fat: 1.5g (2%) | Saturated Fat: 0.3g (2%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.6g | Sodium: 200mg (9%) | Potassium: 50mg (1%) | Fiber: 2g (8%) | Sugar: 1g (1%) | Vitamin A: 150IU (3%) | Calcium: 10mg (1%) | Iron: 0.6mg (3%)