Home remedies dry coating it should also work as a batter.

2 cups Panko Bread Crumbs or 1 box ~~ run crumbs thru food processor to make the crumbs finer.

1 Small Bag Andy's coating ~~ Yellow or Red/Orange The Flavor depends on our mood.

1 Box Jiffy or Martha White Yellow Corn muffin Mix. Either adds a distinct flavor!

After refining the Panko Bread Crumbs ad the Andy's and the Corn Muffin mix and blend altogether in the food processor until well blended. Take out what you want to use and Store the rest. We freeze the rest in a freezer bag. Coat your fish and deep fry. It works well for all Erie fish and not just perch! We have not tried it on Saltwater fish though.