Best 5 Crispy Tilapia Strips Recipes

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Crispy tilapia strips are a delicious and healthy seafood dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Made with tender tilapia fillets that are coated in a flavorful breadcrumb mixture and then fried until golden brown, these tilapia strips are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. They are perfect for dipping in your favorite sauce, such as tartar sauce, ranch dressing, or honey mustard. This recipe also includes instructions for making a simple lemon-herb sauce that pairs perfectly with the tilapia strips. And if you're looking for a healthier option, you can also bake the tilapia strips in the oven instead of frying them. No matter how you choose to cook them, these crispy tilapia strips are sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

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CRISPY BREADED TILAPIA



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This breaded tilapia provides a quick and tasty meal that my family loves!

Provided by Indy Chef

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

¾ cup panko bread crumbs
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
¾ tablespoon salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon milk
4 (4 ounce) tilapia fillets, halved
2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • Combine panko, parsley, and salt on a dinner plate. Mix egg and milk together in a bowl.
  • Dip fillets into the milk mixture and shake off excess. Lightly dredge in panko mixture.
  • Heat oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add fillets and cook until golden brown on 1 side, about 4 minutes. Turn and cook until fillets are no longer translucent in the center and they easily flake with a fork, about 5 minutes more. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.5 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 87.8 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 1478 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

DEEP-FRIED TILAPIA



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In Wisconsin, the "Friday Fish Fry" is a time-honored tradition. This deep-fried tilapia is my family's way of bringing it home.

Provided by jennalenna

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
salt and ground black pepper to taste
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Season fillets with salt and pepper. Dust with 1/3 cup of flour.
  • Beat buttermilk and egg in a bowl. Combine remaining flour, cornmeal, seafood seasoning, baking powder, and baking soda in another bowl. Dip all flour-dusted fillets into egg mixture, then into seasoned flour mixture.
  • Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large frying pan or deep fryer. Fry fillets, working in batches if needed, until golden, about 2 minutes on each side. Season again with salt as soon as your take them out of the pan or fryer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214.4 calories, Carbohydrate 15.1 g, Cholesterol 60.7 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 512.9 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

CRUNCHY OVEN-BAKED TILAPIA



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This baked tilapia is perfectly crunchy. Dip it in the fresh lime mayo for a burst of bright citrus flavor. -Leslie Palmer, Swampscott, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
1 tablespoon reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
Cooking spray
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro or parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place fillets on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. In a small bowl, mix the mayonnaise, lime juice and zest, salt, onion powder and pepper. Spread mayonnaise mixture over fish. Sprinkle with bread crumbs; spritz with cooking spray., Bake until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 15-20 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 84mg cholesterol, Sodium 401mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CRISPY TILAPIA STRIPS



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This tilapia is baked in the oven but it also can be sauteed with oil in a skillet over medium-high heat about 2 minutes per side. Found in Cuisine Tonight. I love to use seasoned panko crumbs when making these. I am including a tarter sauce recipe to serve with them.

Provided by mama smurf

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb tilapia fillet, cut into 1-inch strips (about 5 fillets)
salt and lemon pepper
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 lemons, cut into wedges
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tbsp.olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Season fish with salt and lemon pepper. Mix mayonnaise with juice from 2 lemon wedges (about 1 tablespoon).
  • To bread fish, place mayonnaise mixture, flour and panko separately on three plates. Dredge fish in flour until thoroughly coated, then in mayonnaise mixture, then in panko. Transfer breaded fish to a baking pan, drizzle with oil.
  • Bake until fish strips feel firm, about 7-8 minutes. Move fish to top oven rack; broil until fish is golden brown about 1 minute (rotate baking sheet for even browning). Serve tilapia with tarter sauce and remaining lemon wedges.
  • Tarter Sauce:.
  • 1 cup mayonnaise, juice of 1/2 lemon, 1 tablespoon chopped capers, sweet pickle relish and minced onion. Season with dried/or fresh dill, salt and lemon pepper to taste.

CRUNCHY OVEN FRIED TILAPIA



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This fish tastes so close to being fried without all the fat and calories!

Provided by MADISONLIBERTY

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
pepper
2 egg whites
1 pound tilapia fillets
¼ cup dried bread crumbs
¼ cup cornmeal
½ teaspoon dried basil, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees Celsius).
  • Sift or stir flour, salt, and pepper together in a shallow dish, and set aside. In a bowl, beat egg whites until white and frothy. In another bowl, combine bread crumbs with cornmeal and basil.
  • To bread the fillets, dip first into flour, shaking off any excess, then into egg whites, then into bread crumb mixture.
  • Spray a shallow baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Lay fillets flat in the dish, tucking under any thinner ends or edges for more even cooking. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a folk.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.5 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 41.7 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 27.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 274 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

Tips:

  • To ensure crispy tilapia strips, use fresh fillets and pat them dry before cooking.
  • Use a light touch when coating the tilapia strips in the breading mixture. Over-coating can lead to a soggy texture.
  • For extra crispy tilapia strips, double-coat them in the breading mixture.
  • Heat the oil to the proper temperature before adding the tilapia strips. This will help prevent the fish from sticking to the pan.
  • Cook the tilapia strips in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. This will help ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking the tilapia strips. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Flip the tilapia strips halfway through cooking to ensure that they cook evenly on both sides.
  • Serve the tilapia strips immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Crispy tilapia strips are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a fun weekend lunch. With their crispy coating and tender, flaky flesh, tilapia strips are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to cook tilapia, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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