Jul 14 2026
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Kid’s Catfish Sticks Recipe

Inspired by Flat Branch Pub & Brewing
Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Seasoning

For Frying

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Catfish

    Rinse the catfish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Cut the Fillets

    Cut the catfish fillets into sticks about 1 inch wide and 4 inches long.

Breading Station

  1. 3

    Set Up Breading

    In one bowl, place the all-purpose flour. In a second bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. In a third bowl, combine the cornmeal with salt, black pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.

Coating the Catfish

  1. 4

    Bread the Catfish Sticks

    Coat each catfish stick first in the flour, shaking off the excess, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally coat with the seasoned cornmeal. Set aside on a plate.

Frying

  1. 5

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.

  2. 6

    Fry the Catfish Sticks

    Carefully add the breaded catfish sticks to the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the skillet. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.

  3. 7

    Drain Excess Oil

    Once cooked, use a slotted spoon to remove the catfish sticks from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.

Serving

  1. 8

    Serve Warm

    Serve the catfish sticks warm with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce or ketchup.

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