Enjoy a crispy and flavorful Southern delicacy with this easy fried catfish recipe. Perfectly seasoned and fried to golden perfection, this dish is sure to be a hit at any meal.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
8min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 4 catfish fillets
- 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 0.5 cup flour
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups vegetable oil
Directions
Step 1
In a shallow dish, combine cornmeal, flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder.
Step 2
Pour buttermilk into another shallow dish.
Step 3
Dip each catfish fillet into the buttermilk, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture, ensuring an even coating.
Step 4
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
Step 5
Fry the catfish fillets in the hot oil for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
Step 6
Remove the fillets from the oil and drain on paper towels.
Step 7
Serve hot with your favorite sides and enjoy!