Pan Fried Crappie

We live on one of the best Crappie lakes in the state and lucky for me it is one of my very favorite fresh water fish. Crappie is a very mild white fish that just melts in your mouth. I have a very close friend who is involved in some of the Crappie Tournaments that take place here at our lake as well as surrounding lakes. She recently brought me some beautiful Crappie filet's, and I was so grateful for every bite!

Pan Fried Crappie at Miz Helen's Country Cottage


I am sure that these Crappie Filet's could be baked,but the way I fry them you would never know they were fried. They are out of this world delicious!

Pan Fried Crappie at Miz Helen's Country Cottage


We Start This Recipe With Fresh Crappie Filet's

Pan Fried Crappie at Miz Helen's Country Cottage

Marinade For The Crappie

Pan Fried Crappie at Miz Helen's Country Cottage

Then The Coating

Pan Fried Crappie at Miz Helen's Country Cottage

Cover The Fish

Pan Fried Crappie at Miz Helen's Country Cottage

Deep Fry In Oil

Pan Fried Crappie at Miz Helen's Country Cottage

Fry Until Golden Brown

Pan Fried Crappie at Miz Helen's Country Cottage

Drain On Paper Towel

Pan Fried Crappie at Miz Helen's Country Cottage

Fried Crappie
Miz Helen's Kitchen
Ingredients For Fried Crappie
12 medium size Crappie Filet's
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup yellow corn meal
1/3 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cup's vegetable oil
Directions
Place the cleaned Crappie Filet's in a baking dish and pour the buttermilk over the filet's. Make sure that each one of the filet's are covered well. Cover the dish and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
In a shallow plate, mix the cornmeal, flour, baking soda, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne. Mix all these dry ingredients well.
Remove the filet's from the refrigerator. 
Dredge the marinated filet's in the cornmeal mixture.
In a heavy skillet, (I use my iron skillet) pour the vegetable oil into the skillet. Heat the oil to 350 degrees.
Be sure that your skillet is deep enough so that when you put the fish in it won't go over and make a fire.
Just fry a few filet's at a time and that will help to keep it from going over.
Fry about 2 minutes on each side, until golden brown on both sides.
Remove and place on a paper towel to drain. You will be surprised because this is not oily at all.
We serve this with a wedge of lemon and dig in.
Enjoy!


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Pan Fried Crappie at Miz Helen's Country Cottage

This Plate Of Crappie Is Ready To Enjoy!

Pan Fried Crappie at Miz Helen's Country Cottage

Thanks so much to my friend Jana for the amazing catch!  I sure hope that you have enjoyed this awesome Pan Fried Crappie because we loved sharing it with all of you.  Hope you have a fantastic week and come back to see us real soon!
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Comments

  1. CarleeSeptember 12, 2016 at 9:16 AM

    Yum!! We were just talking the other day about how long it has been since we had a fish fry. This looks so good and makes me want to have one all the more now!

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    1. Miz HelenJune 3, 2019 at 10:19 AM

      Hi Carlee,
      I sure hope you had an opportunity to try the recipe and thanks for your comment!
      Miz Helen

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  2. janice15September 12, 2016 at 9:43 PM

    It looks great.

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    1. Miz HelenJune 3, 2019 at 10:20 AM

      Thanks so much for stopping by and hope you enjoy the recipe!
      Miz Helen

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  3. WinnieSeptember 15, 2016 at 3:19 AM

    Although it's not for me (I'm a vegetarian) I must admit - it looks DELICIOUS !!
    My husband would love it

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    1. Miz HelenJune 3, 2019 at 10:21 AM

      Thanks so much Winnie, I need one of your pastries to go with it for dessert!
      Miz Helen

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  4. UnknownSeptember 19, 2016 at 8:14 AM

    Miz Helen-
    I have never had crappie before but fried fish is always a hit!
    Thanks
    Michelle

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    1. Miz HelenJune 3, 2019 at 10:22 AM

      Hi Michelle,
      This recipe will be good with any white fish, hope you try it and thanks so much for stopping by!
      Miz Helen

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  5. Lazy GastronomeSeptember 19, 2016 at 10:00 AM

    I have never had crappie - but yours looks like something I'd like to try! Thanks for sharing it on the What's for Dinner link party!

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    1. Miz HelenJune 3, 2019 at 10:23 AM

      Hope you have some Crappie someday, it it delicious! Thanks so much for stopping by!
      Miz Helen

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  6. UnknownSeptember 19, 2016 at 2:31 PM

    I have never heard of a crappie fish before. I'll have to see if they stock them in my local grocery store! Thanks for sharing!

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    1. BaltisraulSeptember 20, 2016 at 8:59 AM

      Your local fish monger may have them but I have never seen in any chain grocery stores before. You are in for a treat.

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  7. BaltisraulSeptember 20, 2016 at 8:52 AM

    Crappie is also known as sun fish or blue gill. At the right time of year you don't even need to bait your hook they can be that easy to catch. Better tasting than catfish for those that do a lot of freshwater fishing.

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    1. UnknownApril 1, 2019 at 12:17 AM

      Sorry but crappie isn't also known as bluegill or sunfish. Different fish completely.

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  8. sanchezNovember 25, 2018 at 8:57 AM

    This is totally a new way to make fried crappie, the crappie fish! I definitely want to try it!

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  9. eatfrysmithApril 10, 2019 at 10:34 PM

    New way of processing, I want to try it now. It looks delicious and easy to do

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    1. Miz HelenJune 3, 2019 at 10:18 AM

      Thanks so much for stopping by and hope you have a chance to try the recipe!
      Miz Helen

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  10. RamirezMay 17, 2019 at 10:36 PM

    They look great! I love fish, especially fried dishes, they are on my menu regularly. Your recipe looks good, ingredients are simple and seem easy to process. I will try it now. Thanks for your sharing

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    1. Miz HelenJune 3, 2019 at 10:17 AM

      Thanks so much for stopping by Ramirez and hope you enjoy the recipe!
      Miz Helen

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  11. Pellet GrillMay 17, 2019 at 10:40 PM

    The best thing for me today, this is the recipe I am looking for for my fish. Thanks for your sharing

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    1. Miz HelenJune 3, 2019 at 10:16 AM

      Hi Pellet Grill,
      You are so welcome, I am so happy that you are enjoying the recipe and thanks so much for stopping by!
      Miz Helen

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  12. National RestaurantJune 3, 2019 at 9:10 AM

    I love this recipe! Made it 2 times already! Thank you so much!

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    1. Miz HelenJune 3, 2019 at 10:15 AM

      Thanks so much National Restaurant, so glad to know you are enjoying the recipe!
      Miz Helen

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    2. Toroso RestaurantJune 11, 2019 at 11:03 PM

      Just bought everything to make you wonderful Crappie can’t wait!! Thanks

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    3. Miz HelenJune 12, 2019 at 6:14 AM

      You are so welcome and I sure hope you enjoy your fish! Thanks so much for stopping by and have a great day!
      Miz Helen

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  13. WilliamsOctober 12, 2019 at 8:48 PM

    I love to cook, learn and update new recipes for my daily menu, which makes me always interested in my work. Today's my lucky day, Pan Fried Crappie is great, just follow the instructions and everything is easy, I like that. Thanks for your sharing

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  14. Thomas JamesMarch 6, 2020 at 2:39 AM

    Look yummy! One of my favorite Pan Fried Crappie, nice to see your recipe, easy to follow, will cook this for family this weekend.Thanks you!

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  15. Whats Cookin Italian Style CuisineJuly 29, 2020 at 8:29 AM

    I have a friend who goes to the keys to get this fish. I often wished I can try them and have never been able to find them now I am really going to look hard online to get them! This recipe sounds fantastic as it looks! THanks I am surely passing this one on to him too

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  16. backbeatDecember 9, 2020 at 8:41 AM

    That's so great!!! Your share is very awesome. Every day, I have to think what meals should I cook for my family. Now, your share can help me for that. Thank you for sharing. I love it so much.

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  17. bistro skDecember 9, 2020 at 9:12 AM

    Wow, your recipe is so amazing. I have never known this recipe. Thank for sharing. I will share this recipe for my friends and my family. I think they love it too.

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  18. brooklyn grillDecember 18, 2020 at 3:08 AM

    Looks yummy. I've tried to make this for my family, and my family really love it. I will introduce your recipe for my friends. Thank you so much. I love it.

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  19. phxcooksDecember 28, 2020 at 8:42 AM

    Wow, it looks so tasty . I love your recipe very much. I think your dish is very delicious. I will make this recipe for my family and my friend. I hope you have more recipe like this. Thank you for sharing.

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  20. ElliottJanuary 16, 2021 at 3:42 AM

    They look great! I just finished it last night and the result was unexpected, my wife and daughter both liked it, which made me happy. Thanks for your recipe

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