Fried Anchovies Recipe

2025-12-01

Ingredients:

  • 500g fresh anchovies, cleaned and gutted

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • Salt, to taste

  • Black pepper, to taste

  • Lemon wedges, for serving

  • Olive oil or vegetable oil, for frying

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the anchovies: Rinse the anchovies under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.

  2. Season: Lightly season the anchovies with salt and pepper.

  3. Coat with flour: Place the flour in a shallow dish and dredge each anchovy, making sure it's evenly coated. Shake off any excess flour.

  4. Heat the oil: Pour enough oil into a frying pan to cover the bottom (about 0.5–1 cm deep) and heat over medium-high heat.

  5. Fry the anchovies: Fry the anchovies in batches for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the pan.

  6. Drain: Remove the fried anchovies with a slotted spoon and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

  7. Serve: Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

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