So I fried up some trout in House Autry last night but it came out sort of “powdery” instead of crispy. I did not soak the filets in anything before shaking in the ziplock with the HA. I know my mom used to like to soak in milk or buttermilk I think. Does that make a difference in making it more crisp?
Used vegetable oil in a small deep fryer set at 400 degrees.
Double check the temp in that fryer with a good ole fashioned thermometer, sounds like you might have drooped them in too soon or the the grease wasnt hot enough
Use a little egg or milk to soak the fish in first before dredging them in the Autry.
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Charliehorse is probably correct. Oil not hot enough and soaked up too much grease.
Excuses? I’ve heard them all!
Gotta have the egg, and buttermilk! Hause Autry is the “Stuff”.
Try half House of Autry with half Panko bread crumbs. I don’t soak trout filets in anything before breading them.
Key is deep frying in good clean oil.
400 is a little hot for me. If I’m doing a big batch I’ll heat oil to 375 and it usually cools to 320-350 when fish are added then cook at that temp.
I agree with everyone that it sounds like your oil wasn’t hot enough. I started using an automotive thermal heat gun. You can get them pretty cheap now.
No better teacher than frying some more until you get it right!
The half Panko and half house Autry is where its at!!! The Panko keeps it cruchy.
I use Zatarain’s fish fry good stuff and you need not season anymore.
I also use egg wash to dip in pre bredding and mix in panko to make it crispy.
Oil wait untill it gets to 375 and it only takes a few.
Hey next time wave at me with all your fingers.
Dry the fillets well with paper towels.
Dredge them in well seasoned flour. Shake off excess flour.
Dredge in egg wash. Let excess drain off.
Then go into your breading. I like panko.
Cook in 375 degree oil. I also think that your oil was not hot enough.
Zane
I might get beat up for saying it, but here goes:
McCormick’s Fish Fry is better than house autry.
There, I said it.
Blue Runner is right. Golden Dipt is way better that Autry IMHO. The Autry products are way too salty for my taste. Lots of salt does little to enhance seafood. Again my opinion.
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