Classic Fried Whitebait

Classic Fried Whitebait

Create crispy and delicious Classic Fried Whitebait with this simple recipe. The whitebait is lightly battered and fried until golden, making it a perfect snack or party appetiser. Served with a squeeze of lemon, these crispy bites are packed with flavour and ideal for seafood lovers. Order fresh whitebait and other premium seafood from Pearl Seafoods, delivering high-quality ingredients directly to your door across Sydney. Whether for a casual meal or special occasion, these fried whitebait are sure to impress and satisfy everyone at the table!

Recipe Information

Serves

4 people

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

10 minutes

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

    • 300g thawed whitebait
    • cleaned
    • 1/2 cup plain flour
    • 1/4 cup rice flour
    • 1/4 tsp salt
    • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
    • 1/4 tsp paprika (optional)
    • 1 egg
    • beaten
    • 1/4 cup cold water
    • Vegetable oil
    • for frying
    • Lemon wedges
    • for serving
    • Fresh parsley
    • chopped (optional
    • for garnish)

Steps

  1. In a bowl, mix the plain flour, rice flour, salt, pepper, and paprika (if using).
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and cold water to make a batter.
  3. Dip the cleaned whitebait into the batter, ensuring they are evenly coated.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Test the oil by dropping in a small amount of batter – it should sizzle immediately.
  5. Carefully add the battered whitebait to the hot oil in batches, frying for 2-3 minutes or until golden and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
  6. Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried whitebait and drain on paper towels.
  7. Serve the fried whitebait hot, garnished with fresh parsley and lemon wedges on the side.

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