Name: Southern-Style Fried Catfish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 4 catfish fillets; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon hot sauce; 1 cup cornmeal; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying); 4 catfish fillets; 1 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon hot sauce; 1 cup cornmeal; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 cups vegetable oil (for frying); Lemon wedges (for serving); Lemon wedges (for serving)

Description

This Southern-Style Fried Catfish is crispy, golden, and full of bold Southern flavor. Marinated in buttermilk and hot sauce, then dredged in a seasoned cornmeal coating and fried to perfection, it’s a comforting classic best served with lemon wedges, fries, or coleslaw.

Ingredients

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4 catfish fillets
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
4 catfish fillets
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups vegetable oil (for frying)
Lemon wedges (for serving)

Lemon wedges (for serving)

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Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix buttermilk and hot sauce. Add catfish and soak for at least 30 minutes.
2. In another bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, and all seasonings.
3. Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
4. Remove catfish from marinade, letting excess drip off. Coat each fillet in the cornmeal mixture.
5. Fry for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
6. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
7. Serve hot with lemon wedges and your f
8. In a bowl, mix buttermilk and hot sauce. Add catfish and soak for at least 30 minutes.
9. In another bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, and all seasonings.
10. Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C).
11. Remove catfish from marinade, letting excess drip off. Coat each fillet in the cornmeal mixture.
12. Fry for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
13. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
14. Serve hot with lemon wedges and your favorite sides.

avorite sides.

Notes:

Notes

For extra crunch, double-dip the fillets before frying.
Substitute catfish with tilapia or cod if desired.

Best enjoyed fresh, straight from the fryer.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Dish, Dinner
Method: Deep-Frying
Cuisine: Southern, American