• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste
• 1 pound fish fillets (such as haddock, tilapia, or cod)
• 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
• Lemon wedges, tartar sauce, or rémoulade, optional

Steps

• In a shallow bowl or deep plate, combine the flour, paprika, salt, and pepper and mix well.
• Dip 1 or 2 fish fillets into the flour mixture. Make sure they are completely coated on all sides and gently shake off any excess. Repeat the process with the remaining fillets.
• Pour 1 inch of oil into a skillet and heat over medium-high heat to 375 F
• Working in batches, fry the fish in the hot oil for about 6 minutes on each side, or until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through. Remove and set on a cooling rack to let drain.
• Serve hot with lemon wedges, tartar sauce, or homemade rémoulade sauce, if desired. Enjoy.