Kids Catfish Basket Recipe
Delight your little ones with our Kids Catfish Basket, featuring tender, golden-fried catfish fillets that are perfectly seasoned and served with crispy fries. This fun and tasty dish comes with a side of tangy tartar sauce for dipping, ensuring every bite is a crunchy, flavorful adventure. Perfectly portioned for kids, it's a meal they'll love and you'll feel good about serving!
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Catfish
Rinse the catfish fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Make the Breading
In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- 3
- 4
Coat the Fillets
Dredge each catfish fillet in the breading mixture, then dip into the egg wash, and coat again with the breading.
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Fry the Catfish
Carefully add the coated catfish fillets to the hot oil and fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 7
Prepare the Fries
While the catfish is frying, prepare the french fries according to package instructions.
- 8