Jones Family Fish Fry Breading

Fried catfish, freshly caught from a pond

There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of catching your own fish, preparing it with care, and serving up a delicious, golden-fried meal. The Jones family has been perfecting this fish fry breading for generations, creating a blend that brings out the best in fresh-caught fish. Whether you're pulling in bluegill, crappie, bass, perch or catfish, this crispy coating locks in flavor while delivering the perfect crunch.

Fishing isn’t just about the catch—it’s about the experience. Stocking your pond means you don’t have to travel to enjoy great fishing, and with this tried-and-true breading recipe, you can turn every fishing trip into a true pond-to-table feast. Simple to prepare and packed with flavor, this recipe makes every bite as rewarding as the time spent on the water.

A frying pan sizzling with freshly caught, breaded fish
Freshly caught yellow perch sitting on the ice near a fishing rod.

Ingredients

1 cup Whole Wheat Flour
2 cup Stone Ground Yellow Corn Meal
2/3 cup Instant Potato Flakes
1/2 cup Ground Pretzels with Salt
3 Tbsp Fine Ground Black Pepper
1 Tbsp Ground Red Pepper
2 Tbsp Salt 
1 Tbsp Paprika
2 Tsp Garlic Powder
32-64 oz.  Canola or Vegetable Oil 

 

Directions:

  1. Mix all dry ingredients well.
  2. Soak fish fillets in salted buttermilk and egg wash mix for at least one hour or overnight.
  3. Dredge fish fillets in breading mixture.
  4. Heat oil to 350-370º F
  5. Cook fillets for 3-6 minutes or until crisp and golden brown.

 

So fire up the fryer, gather your friends and family, and taste the difference of fresh, home-cooked fish. There’s no better way to enjoy the rewards of managing your own pond than by sharing a meal straight from the water to your plate!

 

Live Delivery Available on Fish Orders Over $500*

We are now accepting orders for Spring 2025. Learn more about our fish deliveries and see our delivery map.

*All fish orders over $500 within our standard delivery area are eligible for live delivery to your body of water. Our delivery fee for these qualifying orders is $39. Other goods and services cannot be added to an order to reach the $500 minimum required for delivery. Fish orders under $500 or outside our standard delivery area will incur a $250+ delivery fee.

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