Description
Deliciously crispy fried catfish fillets, perfect for a comforting meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh catfish fillets
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal (fine)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Rinse catfish fillets under cold water and pat dry. Soak in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove fillets from buttermilk; let excess drip off. Dredge each fillet in the seasoned flour mixture.
- Fry the fillets for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels before serving hot with your favorite sides.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can marinate the catfish fillets in the buttermilk overnight.
- Make sure the oil temperature is correct for crispy results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet