Golden, crispy on the outside and flaky on the inside, Southern Fried Catfish is a comfort food classic. Coated in a seasoned cornmeal crust and fried until perfectly crisp, it’s delicious served with tartar sauce, lemon wedges, and your favorite Southern side dishes.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
For the Catfish
- 4 catfish fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce (optional)
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable or peanut oil, for frying
For Serving
- Lemon wedges
- Tartar sauce
- Hot sauce (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped
