First, let’s get this straight: both methods have their die-hard fans. Some folks will swear by skin-side down for that crispy, crackling base. Others insist that flipping it skin-up yields a moist, flaky miracle. Who’s right? You are—once you know the trick.
But here’s the secret nobody tells you: it’s not about being “correct.” It’s about choosing your adventure. Do you want a crunch that sings when you bite into it? Or do you want the fish itself to be so tender it practically melts? Neither is wrong, and that’s what makes life deliciously fun.
