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 Strips
Waffle Fries
Hush Puppies
Method
Catfish Strips
- 1
In a large bowl, soak the catfish fillets in buttermilk for at least 30 minutes to tenderize.
- 2
In another bowl, mix together the flour, cornmeal, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Heat oil in a deep skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Remove catfish from buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off. Dredge each fillet in the flour mixture until well coated.
- 5
Carefully place the coated fillets in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Waffle Fries
- 6
Prepare waffle fries according to package instructions, typically by baking or frying until crispy.
- 7
Sprinkle seasoned salt over the fries while they are still hot.
Hush Puppies
- 8
In a bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
- 9
Stir in milk and chopped green onions until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- 10
Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C).
- 11
Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.
