Golden Corral Fried Fish Recipe is crispy outside and soft inside. It tastes great and is easy to make at home.
This recipe will help you make the same delicious fish that you can enjoy with your family and friends.
The best part? You can use fresh ingredients and change the spices to your liking. Making this fried fish at home is simple.
You’ll get the same golden crispy outside and juicy fish inside. Follow the steps below to make a delicious meal that everyone will love.
When I First Tried Golden Corral Fried Fish
I had this fried fish at a family buffet. It tasted so good! The fish was crispy on the outside and soft inside.
I wanted to make it at home, so I decided to try a recipe.
What You Need to Make This Recipe
- Deep fryer or big frying pan
- Medium and large mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Tongs or slotted spoon
- Paper towels
- Cooling rack or wire rack
- Meat thermometer
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs white fish fillets (cod or pollock)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
How to Make Golden Corral Fried Fish
- Dry the fish fillets with paper towels.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides.
- In one bowl, whisk eggs and buttermilk.
- In another bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, and spices.
- Dip the fish fillets in the egg mixture.
- Then coat the fillets in the flour-cornmeal mixture.
- Do this for all the fish fillets.
- Heat oil in a pan to 350°F.
- Carefully put the fillets in the hot oil.
- Fry the fish for 4 minutes on each side.
- When the fish is golden and crispy, take it out.
- Put the fish on a cooling rack.
- Let the fish cool for 2 minutes before serving.
Helpful Tips
- Use fresh fish for the best taste.
- Don’t put too many fillets in the pan at once.
- Use a thermometer to check the oil temperature.
- Let the fish coating sit for 5 minutes before frying.
- Serve the fish right away to keep it crispy.
What to Serve with Golden Corral Fried Fish
Coleslaw
A crunchy and creamy coleslaw goes well with fried fish. It gives a nice balance to the rich flavor of the fish.
French Fries
Crispy fries are a perfect side dish. They taste great with the fish and complete your meal.
Hush Puppies
These fried cornmeal balls are a Southern favorite. They are crispy on the outside and soft inside, just like the fish.
Conclusion
Making Golden Corral Fried Fish at home is easy and fun. The fish is crispy and juicy, just like the one from the restaurant.
Serve it with sides like coleslaw, fries, and hush puppies for a great meal.
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Golden Corral Fried Fish Recipe
Equipment
- Deep fryer or big frying pan
- Medium and large mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Tongs or slotted spoon
- Paper towels
- Cooling rack or wire rack
- Meat thermometer
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs white fish fillets cod or pollock
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Dry the fish fillets with paper towels.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper on both sides.
- In one bowl, whisk eggs and buttermilk.
- In another bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, and spices.
- Dip the fish fillets in the egg mixture.
- Then coat the fillets in the flour-cornmeal mixture.
- Do this for all the fish fillets.
- Heat oil in a pan to 350°F.
- Carefully put the fillets in the hot oil.
- Fry the fish for 4 minutes on each side.
- When the fish is golden and crispy, take it out.
- Put the fish on a cooling rack.
- Let the fish cool for 2 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh fish for the best taste.
- Don’t put too many fillets in the pan at once.
- Use a thermometer to check the oil temperature.
- Let the fish coating sit for 5 minutes before frying.
- Serve the fish right away to keep it crispy.
