Fried Horse Mackerel (Aji Fry)

Name: Fried Horse Mackerel (Aji Fry)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 6 fillets Atlantic horse mackerel (butterflied; substitute with Pacific Jack mackerel; I bought the frozen package from Nijiya Market, as shown in the blog post); ¼ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt; ¼ cup all-purpose flour (plain flour); 1 large egg (50 g each w/o shell); 1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs); 3 cups neutral oil (or enough for 1 inch, 2.5 cm of oil in the pot; for deep-frying)

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

15m

Total Time

30m

This fried horse mackerel recipe, known as Aji Fry, uses butterflied Atlantic horse mackerel fillets coated in a crispy panko crust. With just a few simple ingredients like flour, egg, and salt, you can create a delicious dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

Horse Mackerel

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Servings: 2

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6 fillets Atlantic horse mackerel (butterflied; substitute with Pacific Jack mackerel; I bought the frozen package from Nijiya Market, as shown in the blog post)

¼ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt

¼ cup all-purpose flour (plain flour)

1 large egg (50 g each w/o shell)

1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)

3 cups neutral oil (or enough for 1 inch, 2.5 cm of oil in the pot; for deep-frying)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

1,724kcal

86%
Fat

114g

5%
Saturated Fat

14g

0%
Carbohydrates

67g

3%
Fiber

3g

0%
Sugar

0g

0%
Protein

101g

5%
Cholesterol

254mg

12%
Sodium

667mg

33%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Fried Horse Mackerel (Aji Fry)

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts