Classic delicious southern fried fish is lightly seasoned and fried in a pan until golden and crisp. Crispy whiting fish is the best!

This fried whiting fish recipe is coated in a seasoned cornmeal mixture then pan-fried to a crispy, golden brown.

This recipe can be used for just about any white fish fillet you want to cook up. Cooking time will vary depending on fillet thickness and if you use a different type of fish. Our favorite white fish for this recipe is cod, halibut, quality tilapia, and haddock. You can even use salmon, sole, or other fish fillets if you prefer.

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Recipe video above. 3 key tips to ensure your pan fried fish comes out beautifully golden and crispy every time: pat the fish dry, press flour on well but shake excess off well, and heat the pan first before adding the oil or use a heavy duty non stick pan. With a good fish, well seasoned and crispy skin, I don't need a sauce....but I've added a couple in the notes just in case! :)

Pan fried fish seasoned with fish seasoning and sauteed until crisp and golden on the outside, perfectly soft and flaky in the center.

The type of fish (whiting) and the coating (corn meal & flour) is what makes this southern crispy pan fried fish without eggs so delicious.

Perfect Fried Cod. Panko crusted on the outside, flaky on the inside. It's perfect for dunking in homemade tartar sauce! #seafood #cod #friedfish #friedfood #dinner #familyfriendly #kidfriendly

This easy and delicious cornmeal fried fish recipe is perfect for your latest catch! Any kind of white fish will work, and you'll love the crunch!