Kids Southern Fried Catfish Recipe
Delight your little ones with our Kids Southern Fried Catfish! Tender, flaky catfish fillets are lightly battered and fried to golden perfection, delivering a crispy exterior and a juicy interior. Served with a side of tangy tartar sauce for dipping and a sprinkle of lemon, this dish is sure to make mealtime a fun and delicious experience. Perfectly portioned for small appetites, it's a taste of the South that your kids will love!
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Ingredients
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Ingredients for Southern Fried Catfish
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Catfish
In a large bowl, soak the catfish fillets in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator.
- 2
Mix the Coating
In a separate shallow dish, combine cornmeal, flour, cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Dredge the Catfish
Remove the catfish from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, and dredge each fillet in the cornmeal mixture until fully coated.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
- 5
Fry the Catfish
Carefully add the coated catfish fillets to the hot oil, cooking in batches if necessary. Fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6
