Best Fried Catfish
Southern-style catfish fillets coated in seasoned cornmeal and fried until crispy.
Ingredients
- 1½ lb catfish fillets
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper optional
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Dip catfish in buttermilk.
- Coat with seasoned cornmeal mixture.
- Heat oil to 350°F.
- Fry until golden and flaky.
- Drain and serve.
Notes
- Keep the oil hot for a crisp crust
- Don’t overcrowd the pan
- Serve immediately
- Best with lemon and coleslaw