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jay[_352_]

On 10/13/18 6:48 PM, wrote:
> On Saturday, October 13, 2018 at 7:42:19 PM UTC-5, Jill McQuown wrote:
>>
>> On 10/13/2018 8:14 PM, wrote:
>>>
>>> I like to add a healthy tablespoon of lemon pepper but the last 2 or 3
>>> times I've fried fish my breading (cornmeal) didn't seem to want to
>>> stick to my fish. My skillet was quite hot but I think I'll try a
>>> beaten egg next time I dredge my fish.
>>>
>>
>> I've found the egg wash first works well to make the coating stick. I
>> use a combination of flour and very finely ground cornmeal. Let it set
>> for a few minutes to dry on some waxed paper.
>>
> Maybe I've been rushing it and not letting the fish sit for a few minutes.
> I'll add that to my repertoire next time.
>
> My fish was cooked all the way through, just the breading would fall off.
> GRRRRRRRRR
>

The real not so secret to fry is to have the dredge or batter and to be
fried item really cold and the oil really hot and don't add so much fry
as to cool the oil. Work in batches if you are frying a lot of whatever.
I never use a thermometer just watch the reaction as you go. Use
plenty of oil.

jay