Crunchy Oven Fried Tilapia Recipe
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Crunchy Oven Fried Tilapia

By: MADISONLIBERTY 
"This fish tastes so close to being fried without all the fat and calories!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.9 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (268)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • pepper
  • 2 egg whites
  • 1 pound tilapia fillets
  • 1/4 cup dried bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, crushed

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees Celsius).
  2. 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.
  3. To bread the fillets, dip first into flour, shaking off any excess, then into egg whites, then into bread crumb mixture.
  4. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 209 | Total Fat: 2.1g | Cholesterol: 42mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 4, 2006 by Nicolette   view full review
As written, the coating seemed bland, so I tweaked it some (ok.. a lot, but the original...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 19, 2007 by kristie   view full review
My husband and I really love this recipe. My favorite part is that it does taste fried and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2007 by Mendi   view full review
I drizzled olive oil on a foil covered pan (for easy clean up) and a little olive oil on top. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 3, 2005 by Ohoud   view full review
This is a very good recipe; it's really crunchy and healthy at the same time. I added a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2006 by Kim P from Michigan   view full review
My family loved this! My kids and husband are not seafood fans by any means. Tuna and frozen...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2005 by BOOKMARKER   view full review
This is a surprisingly fried-looking & crunchy fish. Here's what I did: 1/4t salt, two...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2007 by Godsgirl1   view full review
WOW. This was (is) really good. (I'm eating it now.) On two filets I used Lawrys Season Salt...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 6, 2008 by happyschmoopies Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This recipe was good - but for our taste I definitely had to add some additional seasoning to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2007 by twampz   view full review
yes, very good starter recipe, i added cayenne and parm and fresh garlic, served w lemon...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.9 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 2, 2005 by Caroline C   view full review
I added a ton of extra seasoning but I still thought this was bland - and really dry too. Try...

 

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