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Crispy Fried Catfish
Ingredients
Catfish Filets
this recipe works well for about 2-3 large filets
1
cup
cornmeal
1/3
cup
all-purpose flour
1– 1 ½
tablespoons
Red River Ranch Original Seasoning
or all-purpose seasoning
1
tablespoon
cornstarch
1
teaspoon
baking powder
1
tablespoon
buttermilk powder
1
cup
warm water
Canola peanut or other fry oil
Instructions
In a medium bowl combine the cornmeal, flour and seasoning. Set aside.
In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, baking powder, buttermilk and warm water.
Cut the catfish filets into thirds. Dip in the wet mixture and then dredget through the flour mixtures. Repeat.
Heat the oil to 350 degrees in a cast iron Dutch oven or deep fryer.
Fry the catfish until golden brown and crust is crispy.
Let cool on a paper towel or wire rack.
Notes
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