Ingredients
7 ounces lemon-lime flavored soda
1 cup pancake mix
1 egg
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
1 lb crappie, cleaned and deboned ( or other whitefish)
1 cup flour, to flour fish
4 cups vegetable oil ( or more)

Directions: 

Cut fish into pieces no larger than 2 inches.
Season with salt and pepper.

Flour fish in small batches in a Ziploc bag, then lay on a plate.
Allow fish to sit for 30 minutes.

Heat 3-4 inches oil in a medium saucepan on medium heat about 10-15 minutes.
Mix 7up, egg, pancake mix, and sugar.

Individually dip fish into batter and then gently place in oil.

Fry about 5 pieces at a time. Oil should be at a simmer when fish is cooking. Fry on both sides until golden.

Drain on paper towels.