Deep-Fried Striper Fingers

Ingredients:

• 2 - lbs fresh Striper loins see How2filet a Striper @ Youtube
• 1 - gallon Peanut Oil
• 3 -tablespoon - lemon pepper seasoning
• 2 - eggs
• 1/2 - cup kosher dill pickle juice
• 2 - cups instant potato flakes
• 1 -cups flour or corn meal
• Salt & Pepper

• Tartar Sauce
• Deep Fryer

Preheat your oil to 385 degrees. Cut striper loins into 1 inch finger like size chunks and set a side. In a mixing bowl mix together eggs, pickle juice, and about 2 tablespoons of lemon pepper seasoning. In a seperate bowl mix the potato flakes, flour or cornmeal, salt, pepper and the remaining tablespoon of lemon pepper seasoning. Dredge fish in egg wash then roll and press into dry mix. For extra crispy sticks just double dip. Deep-Fry at 385 degrees until golden brown about 3-5 minutes. Serve with tartar sauce. Also see how to make a “Striperdog” with your Striper fingers at Youtube.