Fried Catfish Recipe

Made with US-raised catfish fried in cornmeal, this classic Southern meal is best prepared in a cast iron skillet and enjoyed with your favorite sides.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of whole milk buttermilk
• 1 tablespoon of Frank’s RedHot
• 4 American catfish fillets
• 3/4 cup corn flour
• 1/2 cup of wheat flour
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon of celery seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt
• 1/3 cup of canola oil

Preparation

1. Mix the hot sauce and buttermilk in a shallow container. Add the catfish and coat completely with the mixture. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. Mix the dry ingredients in a shallow bowl.
3. Heat the oil in a medium cast iron skillet.
4. Remove the catfish and let the excess buttermilk drain off. Transfer the dry ingredients to the bowl and coat the fillets on both sides.
5. Carefully place the breaded fillets in the hot oil. You may need to do this in two batches.
6. Fry the catfish for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. After cooking, place the fish on a paper towel to drain.
7. Garnish with aioli or your favorite sauce and serve immediately with your choice of sides.