How to make delicious small fried fish
Recently, among the hot topics about food on the Internet, the preparation of small fried fish has attracted much attention. Whether on short video platforms or food forums, netizens are sharing how to make fried fish crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, fresh and delicious. In order to meet everyone's needs, this article will provide you with a detailed analysis of the delicious secrets of small fried fish from aspects such as material selection, pickling, and cooking techniques.
1. Material selection and preparation

Small explosive fish usually use small fish, such as small yellow croaker, small crucian carp, etc. Fresh fish is key, and here are some things to consider when choosing it:
| Key points in material selection | Detailed description |
|---|---|
| fish freshness | The fish’s eyes are clear, its gills are bright red, and its body is elastic. |
| fish size | It is recommended to choose small fish of 10-15 cm for easy frying |
| Type of fish | Small yellow croaker, small crucian carp, small hairtail, etc. can be used |
2. Pickling and seasoning
Marinating is the key step for the flavor of small fried fish. The following are common pickling recipes:
| Seasoning | Dosage (take 500 grams of fish as an example) |
|---|---|
| salt | 5 grams |
| cooking wine | 15ml |
| ginger slices | 3-4 slices |
| Scallions | 2-3 roots |
| pepper | 2 grams |
After washing the fish, marinate it with the above seasonings for 15-20 minutes to ensure that the fish meat fully absorbs the flavor.
3. Cooking skills
The core of cooking Xiaobaoyu lies in the word "bao", which means fast frying at high temperature. Here are the specific steps:
| steps | Operational points |
|---|---|
| 1. Bread flour | Coat the marinated fish evenly with starch or flour |
| 2. Oil temperature control | The oil temperature rises to about 180°C (little bubbles will appear when inserting chopsticks) |
| 3. First blast | Add the fish and fry until the surface is slightly brown, about 2-3 minutes |
| 4. Re-explosion | After taking it out, increase the oil temperature and fry again for 30 seconds until golden and crispy. |
4. Popular innovative practices
According to the hot spots on the entire network in the past 10 days, the following two innovative approaches are highly praised:
1. Garlic fried fish
After frying, saute minced garlic and chili until fragrant, and pour it on the fish to add flavor.
2. Sweet and sour fried fish
Add the fried fish to the sweet and sour sauce (the ratio of vinegar, sugar, and tomato sauce is 1:1:1) and stir-fry it for a sweet and sour taste.
5. Food Suggestions
The best way to eat small fried fish is to eat it freshly fried and paired with beer or rice for a better taste. Please note when saving:
| Save method | time |
|---|---|
| room temperature | No more than 2 hours |
| Refrigerated | Within 1 day |
| Rewarming methods | Heat in oven or air fryer for 5 minutes |
Through the above steps and techniques, I believe you can also make fried fish that is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Come and try it!
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