Crispy Catfish Recipe
served with waffle fries
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Ingredients
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Catfish Preparation
Waffle Fries Preparation
Method
Catfish Preparation
- 1
Marinate the Catfish
In a large bowl, combine buttermilk and hot sauce. Add catfish fillets, ensuring they are fully submerged. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.
- 2
Prepare the Coating
In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, cornmeal, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Coat the Catfish
Remove catfish from buttermilk marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each fillet in the flour mixture, ensuring each piece is evenly coated. Shake off any excess coating.
- 4
Fry the Catfish
In a large heavy skillet or deep fryer, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot (about 350°F). Carefully place coated catfish fillets in the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary. Fry for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Waffle Fries Preparation
- 5
Prepare the Waffle Fries
If frying, heat oil in a separate frying pan. If baking, preheat the oven according to package instructions. Cook waffle fries according to package instructions until golden brown and crispy.
- 6
Season the Waffle Fries
Once cooked, remove waffle fries from the oil or oven. While still hot, sprinkle with salt and paprika to taste.
