How To Make Eldon’s Fried Catfish Recipe
Crispy, golden-fried catfish fillets with a touch of spice, perfect for a Southern-inspired dinner.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 catfish fillets
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
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Rinse and pat dry the catfish fillets.
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In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
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Pour the buttermilk into another shallow bowl.
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Dip each fish fillet in the flour mixture, then in the buttermilk, and then back into the flour mixture, pressing to coat well.
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Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet or deep fryer until hot.
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Fry the catfish fillets for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
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Drain on paper towels and serve hot with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Calories : 476kcal
- Total Fat : 15g
- Saturated Fat : 3g
- Cholesterol : 73mg
- Sodium : 885mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 49g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 34g
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