When you want to fry some fish, you should use an oil that can handle the high heat and won't mess with the food's flavor.

Instead, turn to a flaky white fish to create the best homemade fried fish ... than a dish like American fried chicken. You aim for a thin and crispy coating, not a crunchy and craggy one.

Shiny sardines with plenty of fat await you in your local grocery store’s fish section ... The remainder of the egg used in the coating should be set aside to be cooked with tomato and served ...