Crispy Egg Dipped Tilapia Recipe by Bianca Mwale
 Bianca Mwale @bianca_eatsy Zomba, Malawi Growing up, my mum made egg-dipped tilapia more times than I could count. It was one of those dishes that popped up during special, cozy moments when everyone was around, like during the Easter holidays, as a warm-up to the just-ended Lent season of meat deprivation. At the time, I never quite understood the combo. Fish and eggs!? It just did not make sense to me. But the magic always unfolded in the pan when the eggs would sizzle and crisp up into a golden coating, sealing in the tender fish beneath. It was simple, but somehow always comforting. Now, this is the first time I have made it since moving out of my parents house, and it honestly feels like I’ve brought a piece of that warmth back to the table. Nostalgia. #CA2025 Growing up, my mum made egg-dipped tilapia more times than I could count. It was one of those dishes that popped up during special, cozy moments when everyone was around, like during the Easter holidays, as a warm-up to the just-ended Lent season of meat deprivation. At the time, I never quite understood the combo. Fish and eggs!? It just did not make sense to me. But the magic always unfolded in the pan when the eggs would sizzle and crisp up into a golden coating, sealing in the tender fish beneath. It was simple, but somehow always comforting. Now, this is the first time I have made it since moving out of my parents house, and it honestly feels like I’ve brought a piece of that warmth back to the table. Nostalgia. #CA2025 Crispy Egg-Dipped Tilapia Share its first Cooksnap! Growing up, my mum made egg-dipped tilapia more times than I could count. It was one of those dishes that popped up during special, cozy moments when everyone was around, like during the Easter holidays, as a warm-up to the just-ended Lent season of meat deprivation. At the time, I never quite understood the combo. Fish and eggs!? It just did not make sense to me. But the magic always unfolded in the pan when the eggs would sizzle and crisp up into a golden coating, sealing in the tender fish beneath. It was simple, but somehow always comforting. Now, this is the first time I have made it since moving out of my parents house, and it honestly feels like I’ve brought a piece of that warmth back to the table. Nostalgia. #CA2025 Growing up, my mum made egg-dipped tilapia more times than I could count. It was one of those dishes that popped up during special, cozy moments when everyone was around, like during the Easter holidays, as a warm-up to the just-ended Lent season of meat deprivation. At the time, I never quite understood the combo. Fish and eggs!? It just did not make sense to me. But the magic always unfolded in the pan when the eggs would sizzle and crisp up into a golden coating, sealing in the tender fish beneath. It was simple, but somehow always comforting. Now, this is the first time I have made it since moving out of my parents house, and it honestly feels like I’ve brought a piece of that warmth back to the table. Nostalgia. #CA2025 Cooking Instructions 25 minutes 1 Season the fish with salt, pepper, and some of the fish spice 2 Crack the eggs into a bowl and beat them well. In another bowl, whisk together the flour and spices 3 Lightly coat each fillet in the seasoned flour (this helps the egg stick better), then dip the fish into the beaten egg, making sure it is well coated 4 Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the tilapia for about 3–4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels and serve hot 1 Season the fish with salt, pepper, and some of the fish spice 1 Season the fish with salt, pepper, and some of the fish spice 2 Crack the eggs into a bowl and beat them well. In another bowl, whisk together the flour and spices 2 Crack the eggs into a bowl and beat them well. In another bowl, whisk together the flour and spices 3 Lightly coat each fillet in the seasoned flour (this helps the egg stick better), then dip the fish into the beaten egg, making sure it is well coated 3 Lightly coat each fillet in the seasoned flour (this helps the egg stick better), then dip the fish into the beaten egg, making sure it is well coated 4 Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the tilapia for about 3–4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels and serve hot 4 Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the tilapia for about 3–4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels and serve hot Share its first Cooksnap! Cooksnaps Did you make this recipe? Share a picture of your creation! Copied! on April 18, 2025 13:57 Zomba, Malawi Sharing homestyle recipes is just as good as sharing meals with family and friends. And the joy of someone trying out my recipe is truly impeccable! Comments Similar Recipes Fried Fish Fried Fish This tasty fried fish recipe is made with a basic combination of flour and seasonings, but don't be fooled by the simplicity of this dish—the fillets fry up crispy and delicious. Haddock and cod are two excellent choices for fried fish, but tilapia, pollock, or another mild white fish should work fine. Be careful not to overcook the thin fillets or burn the crispy coating. Food wishes Spicy BLT Tilapia Wraps Spicy BLT Tilapia Wraps This is a take on a fish taco. Honestly I had some leftover ingredients to use so I came up with these, and they were FANtastic! I had the tilapia fillets, salsa and tortillas. I ran to 7-11 and bought a pre-made salad and BOOM! Oral orgasm! A very light, summer time like dish. 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