Southern Fried Catfish (kids) Recipe
Delightfully crispy and golden, our Southern Fried Catfish is a kid-friendly favorite! Tender fillets are coated in a seasoned cornmeal batter and fried to perfection, served with a side of tangy tartar sauce for dipping. It's a fun and flavorful dish that will make mealtime a real treat for the little ones!
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
Prepare the Catfish
Rinse the catfish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
Make the Batter
In a bowl, mix the cornmeal, flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
Egg Mixture
In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk and egg until well combined.
Coat the Fish
Dip each catfish fillet into the buttermilk mixture, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture until well coated.
Heat the Oil
In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot.
Fry the Catfish
Carefully place the coated catfish fillets in the hot oil and fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Drain
Remove the fried catfish from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
Serve
Serve the Southern Fried Catfish warm with your favorite dipping sauce or sides.