Fried Smelts

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour all-purpose
• 2 tablespoons salt 
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying or as needed

Equipment

• frying pan
• paper towels
• whisk
• slotted spoon

Directions

1. Whisk together flour and salt in a pie plate. Dredge smelt in flour mixture, coating both the outside and cavity of the fish.
2. Heat oil in a frying pan 1/4-inch deep over medium heat until hot.
3. Place fish in the hot oil; fry until crisp and firm, 2 to 3 minutes each side.
4. Remove fish with a slotted spoon; drain on a paper towel-lined plate.