Fried Whitebait Cornet

Ingredients

What you’ll need

• 1 lb whole whitebait fish (thawed and dried)
• 1.5 cups plain flour
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
• 4 cups vegetable oil
• 1 lemon (cut into wedges)

Method

How it comes together

1. 1

   Prep: Rinse whitebait and pat completely dry with paper towels (moisture prevents crispiness).

2. 2

   Coat: Whisk flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne in a large bowl. Toss whitebait to coat. Shake off excess flour.

3. 3

   Fry: Heat oil to 375°F (190°C) and deep fry whitebait in small batches for exactly 2 minutes until golden-brown and crispy.

4. 4

   Serve: Drain, sprinkle with sea salt, and serve hot inside a paper cone with lemon wedges.