Catfish Fingers Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Seasoning
For Frying
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Catfish
Rinse the catfish fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Cut the fillets into finger-sized strips.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a shallow bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, paprika, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well.
- 3
Coating the Catfish
- 4
Coat the Fish
Dip each catfish strip first into the wet mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then coat it in the dry mixture. Press lightly to ensure the coating sticks.
Frying
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a large frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 6
Fry the Catfish Fingers
Carefully place the coated catfish strips into the hot oil in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
- 7
Drain and Serve
Once cooked, remove the catfish fingers from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot.
