Southern Fried Catfish. Crispy golden fried catfish coated in seasoned cornmeal, marinated in buttermilk, and fried to perfection, delivering bold Southern flavors and irresistible crunch.
Ingredients
- Catfish fillets → 4
- Buttermilk → 1 cup
- Cornmeal → 1 cup
- All-purpose flour → 1/2 cup
- Salt → 1 tsp
- Black pepper → 1 tsp
- Paprika → 1 tsp
- Garlic powder → 1/2 tsp
- Onion powder → 1/2 tsp
- Vegetable oil (for frying) → as needed
- Lemon wedges → as needed
Southern Fried Catfish: Instructions
- Wash the catfish fillets with water and dry them with a towel and marinate in buttermilk at least 20-30 minutes.
- Combinations Cornmeal, flour, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder should be combined in a bowl.
- Take the fish out of the buttermilk, allowing the large part of it to drip, then dredge the pieces in the seasoned cornmeal mixture.
- Heat a deep pan of vegetable oil to approximately 175degC (350deg F).
- Cook the batches of catfish 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crisp.
- Take off and put on paper towels to wipe off excess oil.
- Garnish with lemon slices in order to have a fresh and tangy touch.