Fried Catfish Recipe
hand-battered catfish strips served with seasoned waffle fries and hush puppies
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Ingredients
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Catfish
Waffle Fries
Hush Puppies
Method
Catfish Preparation
- 1
Soak the Catfish
In a bowl, soak the catfish fillets in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes to tenderize and flavor the fish.
- 2
Prepare the Breading
In a separate bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
- 3
Bread the Catfish
Remove the catfish from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each fillet in the breading mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Catfish
Carefully place the breaded catfish fillets in the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Waffle Fries Preparation
- 6
Bake the Waffle Fries
Prepare the frozen waffle fries according to package instructions, typically baking in the oven until crispy.
- 7
Season the Waffle Fries
Once baked, sprinkle with salt and cajun seasoning to enhance flavor before serving.
Hush Puppies Preparation
- 8
- 9
Fry the Hush Puppies
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil, frying until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
