Ingredients

  • 4 medium tilapia fillets
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • salt and pepper
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil (or frying oil of choice)
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Method

  • In a pie plate, lightly beat eggs with mayonnaise.
  • Combine dry ingredients (bread crumbs, onion powder, mustard, cayenne, garlic powder, Old Bay, and S&P) in another pie plate.
  • Over medium-high heat, heat oil and butter in a large, heavy skillet.
  • Dip fish in egg mixture, then dredge through bread crumbs.
  • Place in hot oil and fry until done, 2-3 minutes per side or until fish flakes easily.
  • Serve immediately.