Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBandana's Bar-B-Q Evansville INFried Catfish Sandwich Recipe

Fried Catfish Sandwich Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Deep fried golden brown Catfish sandwich served on a grilled bun with lemon and tartar sauce

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Ingredients

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Fried Catfish Sandwich Ingredients

Method

Cooking Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Catfish

    In a large bowl, soak the catfish fillets in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In another bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Coat the Catfish

    Remove the catfish from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each fillet in the cornmeal mixture until fully coated.

  4. 4

    Fry the Catfish

    In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, fry the catfish fillets for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.

  5. 5

    Prepare the Sandwich

    Remove the fried catfish and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Toast the burger buns on the grill or in a pan.

  6. 6

    Assemble

    Place a fried catfish fillet on the bottom half of each bun, spread with tartar sauce, and top with the other half of the bun. Serve with lemon wedges on the side.

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