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 Catfish
In a bowl, pour the buttermilk over the catfish fillets and allow them to soak for at least 30 minutes. This helps to tenderize the fish and enhance the flavor.
- 2
Prepare Breading
In a shallow dish, combine the flour, cornmeal, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- 3
Dredge Catfish
Remove the catfish from the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each fillet in the flour-cornmeal mixture, pressing lightly to ensure an even coating.
Frying Catfish
- 4
Heat Oil
In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry Catfish
Carefully place the breaded catfish fillets in the hot oil, cooking them in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
Waffle Fries Preparation
- 6
Cook Fries
Prepare the frozen waffle fries according to package instructions. Typically, this involves baking or frying until they are crispy and golden.
- 7
Season Fries
Once cooked, sprinkle the seasoned salt over the fries while they are still hot, tossing to coat evenly.
Hush Puppies Preparation
- 8
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- 9
Add Wet Ingredients
Stir in the milk and chopped green onions until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 10
Fry Hush Puppies
In a separate pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil for frying. Once hot, drop spoonfuls of the batter into the oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
