Fried catfish is a southern staple and a true comfort food. The crispy exterior contrasts with the tender, flaky fish inside, making for an irresistible dish. To achieve that perfect texture, the breading should be light and airy rather than heavy or greasy. Here’s a simple recipe to try:
Ingredients:
– 4 catfish fillets
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 2 teaspoons paprika
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
– Salt and pepper, to taste
– 1 cup buttermilk
– 1 large egg
– 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
– Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place it in the oven to warm up.
2. In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
3. In another shallow dish, whisk together buttermilk and egg.
4. In a third shallow dish, place panko breadcrumbs.
5. Dip each catfish fillet into the flour mixture, coating both sides. Shake off any excess flour.
6. Next, dip the fillets into the buttermilk mixture, coating both sides.
7. Finally, dredge the fillets in panko breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
8. In a large skillet, heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.
9. Carefully add the fillets to the hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
10. Use tongs to transfer the cooked fillets to the warm baking sheet in the oven. This will help keep them crispy while you finish frying the remaining fillets.
11. Once all of the fillets are cooked, serve hot with your favorite sides like hushpuppies and coleslaw. Enjoy!
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