Nope no skin or scales left looks like the foil it is. I fry them all the time just wanted to try something different with them, not that I'm tired of eating them fried. In fact let me get my recipe for fried crappie and post here its a beer batter.
1 box of golden dipt beer batter by McCormick
2 tbls lemon pepper season
1 ts garlic powder
1 ts paprika
1/2 ts pepper
1/2 ts season salt (lawry's)
1 bottle of pale ale
I'll put all the spices and batter mix in a zip lock bag mix together then I'll take what I need for the the fillets and put the rest back till latter since I'm the only one that eats fish in my family.
Mix the batter mix with just enough beer until its the right thickness for you.
Heat electric skillet to 350* with enough oil to fry fish until golden brown and enjoy
I'll get some out this week and fry so I post a pic for you guy's and trust me, make sure you make enough because you won't be able to stop a couple of fillets.