The ONLY Southern Fried Catfish Recipe You Need!!!!

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.

Season the catfish fillets on both sides with garlic powder and black pepper.

Spread yellow mustard on the catfish fillets.

In a bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, 2 cups of cornmeal, Creole seasoning, paprika, and cayenne pepper, and mix well.

In another bowl, combine hot sauce and 2 eggs, and mix together.

Dip each seasoned catfish fillet into the egg and hot sauce mixture, ensuring it's well coated.

Coat the fillet in the flour and cornmeal mixture, pressing gently to ensure it adheres.

Let the coated fillets sit for a moment to rest.

Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer to 375°F.

Carefully place the coated catfish fillets into the hot oil and fry for about 5 minutes until golden brown.

Remove the fried catfish and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Serve the fried catfish with hot sauce and fried okra as a side.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens