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Soul Food Fried Whiting

Name: Soul Food Fried Whiting
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb whiting fillets; 2 cups buttermilk; 1 tsp salt; 1 cup yellow cornmeal; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp cayenne; 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil for frying; Lemon wedges and hot sauce for serving

Whiting fillets dredged in seasoned cornmeal and fried crisp and golden.

⏱ 10 minPrep time

🔥 10 minCook time

🍽 4Servings

🏷 DinnerCategory

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Whiting fillets dredged in seasoned cornmeal and fried crisp and golden.

The fish fry’s light bite

Delicate whiting fillets in a seasoned cornmeal crust, fried until crisp — a lighter fish fry favorite that’s gone in minutes.

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Step by stepInstructions

Soak the whiting in the buttermilk with the salt for 30 minutes.
Mix the cornmeal, flour, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, pepper, and cayenne.
Drain the fillets and dredge in the cornmeal mixture.
Heat 1/2 inch of oil to 350°F.
Fry the fillets 3 minutes per side until golden and crisp. Drain and serve with lemon and hot sauce.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Whiting is delicate — handle gently or the fillets will break. It cooks fast, so watch the oil temperature.

Recipe details

Prep10 min

Cook10 min

Servings4

CategoryDinner

PublishedAugust 16, 2026

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