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Hillbilly Fish Fry Seasoning Recipe

Hillbilly Fish Fry Seasoning Recipe

This homemade Hillbilly Fish Fry Seasoning is crunchy, bold, and spiced just right, perfect for a southern-style fried fish with a golden finish every time.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fine-ground yellow cornmeal
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend if needed
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika smoked or sweet
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional, for a spicy kick
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

Equipment

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • a whisk or fork to blend
  • an airtight jar to store your seasoning.

Method
 

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, pepper, and salt.
    Hillbilly Fish Fry Seasoning Recipe
  2. Stir in the dried herbs (thyme and oregano) and cayenne if you’re using it.
  3. Whisk everything together until it looks evenly blended.
  4. Store in an airtight jar in a cool pantry it keeps for up to 3 months.
    Hillbilly Fish Fry Seasoning Recipe
  5. To use: Dredge your fish fillets in the seasoning mix and fry them up in your favorite oil until crispy and golden.

Notes

Make it your own by tweaking the heat or adding citrus zest. This seasoning also works on shrimp, zucchini fries, or even crispy tofu if you're going plant-based! For a full Southern feast, pair your fried fish with our Cracker Barrel Fried Apples or Cold Cucumber Mint Soup.
Hillbilly Fish Fry Seasoning Recipe
Hillbilly Fish Fry Seasoning Recipe