CRISPY FRIED SMELT

This fried smelt is fresh, light, and crispy, Paired with an easy and bright lemon-caper aioli, these fried fish are quick, easy, to make at home. Get the Recipe!

CRISPY FRIED SMELT

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PREP THE SMELT

IF POSSIBLE BUY SMELT THAT HAS ALREADY BEEN GUTTED. IF NOT GUT THE SMELT AND CLEAN WELL. PLACE THE SMELT ON A SHEET PAN OR PLATE AND DRY WITH A PAPER TOWEL.

DREDGE THE SMELT

SEASON WITH A PINCH OF SALT AND COAT THE FISH IN A BIT OF FLOUR. SHAKE OFF EXCESS.

FRY

Place 1/4″ inch of olive oil in a pan and heat over medium heat. Once hot, carefully one by one place them in the pan. COOK FOR 3-4 MINUTES EACH SIDE. AIR FRYER INSTRUCTIONS CAN BE FOUND ON BOLDAPPETITE.COM.

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