Southern Fried Catfish | #SoulFoodSunday | Fish Fry

buttermilk

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + vinegar

Low-fat yogurt reduces calories while providing tanginess.

cajun seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice mix

💰Cheaper: generic seasoning blend

Homemade spice mix can be tailored to taste and is often cheaper.

catfish fillets

🥗Healthier: tilapia

💰Cheaper: pollock

Tilapia is a leaner option, while pollock is often less expensive.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

Prepare the deep fryer by filling it with oil to the minimum fill line.

In a bowl, combine 1 tablespoon each of garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, and paprika, along with 2 tablespoons of Cajun seasoning.

Add 2 tablespoons of yellow mustard and some Frank's hot sauce to the seasoning mix.

In a separate bowl, beat 2 eggs and mix them with the mustard, hot sauce, and the seasoning blend.

Take the catfish fillets and coat them in the egg mixture, ensuring they are well covered.

Place the cornmeal and all-purpose flour in a ziplock bag.

Add the coated catfish fillets to the ziplock bag, seal it, and shake to coat the fillets evenly with the dry ingredients.

Carefully drop the coated catfish fillets into the preheated deep fryer.

Fry the fillets until they are golden brown, checking for the desired crunchiness.

Once cooked, remove the fillets and let them drain on a rack or paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Cooking Techniques

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