Mississippi Fried Catfish

Catfish filets, fried with a thin and crispy batter, for a traditional Southern-Style Fried Catfish. It's super simple and easy to make.

Total Time

45min

5.0

1 Rating

Author: How to BBQ Right

Servings:

Ingredients

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Catfish Fillets

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4 Tbsp

All-Purpose Spice Rub

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4 Tbsp

Cajun Seasoning

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2 cups

Cornmeal

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as needed

Peanut Oil

Cooking Instructions

Split Catfish Fillets (8) in half lengthwise and pat dry with a paper towel. Place filets on wire rack.

Season fillets lightly with some of the All-Purpose Spice Rub (4 Tbsp) and Cajun Seasoning (4 Tbsp) on both sides and air dry for 10-15 minutes.

Add Cornmeal (2 cups) to a gallon-size ziplock bag and season with 1/2 Tbsp AP seasoning and 1/2 Tbsp of cajun seasoning. Shake to combine. Add filets to the seasoned cornmeal and toss to coat. Shake off excess in the bag and place it back on the wire rack. Work in batches not to overcrowd the bag. Let the filets air dry again for 10-15 minutes.

Prepare a deep fryer with Peanut Oil (as needed) for frying at 350-375 degrees F (180-190 degrees C). Drop filets a few at a time in the hot oil and fry for 8-10 minutes or until frying slows and the filets float to the top. Don’t overcrowd the fryer of the fish that can stick together.

Drain the fillets and place them on a baking sheet lined with butcher paper. Serve hot with plenty of tartar sauce, lemon wedges, and hot sauce.

Nutrition Per Serving

CALORIES

402

FAT

9.2 g

PROTEIN

37.2 g

CARBS

46.9 g