Fried Catfish Recipe
Crispy fried catfish served with fries.
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Ingredients
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Catfish Preparation
Fries Preparation
Method
Catfish Preparation
- 1
Marinate the Catfish
In a large bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add the catfish fillets, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Prepare the Coating
In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper. This will be the coating for the catfish.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large, deep skillet or fryer, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Coat and Fry the Catfish
Remove catfish from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each fillet in the flour-cornmeal mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Carefully place the coated fillets in the hot oil and fry for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Fries Preparation
- 5
- 6
Heat the Oil for Fries
In another large pot or fryer, heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 7
Fry the Potatoes
Once the oil is hot, carefully add the potato fries in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry them for about 5-7 minutes or until golden and crispy. Remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels. Season with salt while hot.