Crunchy Oven Fried Tilapia

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spray a shallow baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish and set aside.

Beat egg whites in a separate shallow dish until white and frothy. Combine bread crumbs with cornmeal and basil in another shallow dish.

Dip fillets into flour mixture, shaking off any excess, then dip into egg whites, followed by bread crumb mixture.

Lay fillets in the prepared baking dish, tucking under any thin ends or edges for even cooking.

Bake in the preheated oven until fish flakes easily with a fork, 10 to 15 minutes.