Easy Hillbilly Fish Fry Seasonings Recipe

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

Easy Hillbilly Fish Fry Seasonings Recipe

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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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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Resting Time 5

Total Time 30

Servings: 6

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Appalachian, southern

Calories: 120

Ingredients Equipment Method

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.

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

Method

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.