A delicious Southern-style dish featuring crispy oven-fried catfish fillets, perfect for a wholesome and easy meal.
Preparation time
15min
Cooking time
25min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 50 g all-purpose flour
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 240 ml buttermilk
- 4 catfish fillets
- cooking spray
- 100 g cornmeal
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2
In a shallow dish, combine the cornmeal, flour, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Step 3
Pour the buttermilk into another shallow dish.
Step 4
Dip each catfish fillet into the buttermilk, ensuring it's fully coated.
Step 5
Dredge the buttermilk-coated fillet in the cornmeal mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
Step 6
Place the coated fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly spray the tops with cooking spray.
Step 7
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish is golden brown and flakes easily with a fork.
Step 8
Serve hot with your favorite sides.