Mojarra frita

Method

1. 1 Score both sides of the tilapia diagonally, rub with salt, minced garlic, and lemon juice, and marinate for 20 minutes.
2. 2 Pat the fish dry and then coat it with a very thin layer of flour.
3. 3 Heat the cooking oil until very hot, then add the fish and deep-fry for 6 minutes on each side until the skin is golden brown and crispy.
4. 4 Remove the fish and place it on paper towels to drain excess oil.
5. 5 Serve with salad, avocado, lemon, and a warm tortilla.

With an appliance

• Air fryer 39 min

  Replace step 3: thoroughly spray oil on both sides of the flour-coated fish, fry at 190 degrees for 18 minutes, flipping at the 10th minute; if the fish is large, make incisions in the body as in step 1 to allow heat to reach the bone.