Fried Catfish

Name: Fried Catfish
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 2 c. buttermilk; 1 tbsp. hot sauce, plus more for serving; 1 tsp. kosher salt; 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper; 1 1/2 lb. catfish fillets; Vegetable oil, for frying; 1 lemon, sliced into wedges; 1 1/2 c. yellow cornmeal; 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp. kosher salt; 1/2 tsp. paprika; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder

Instructions

Prep:10min

If you're looking for an easy fried catfish recipe, stop right here: our flavorful marinade and cornmeal dredge will result in crispy yet flaky fillets.

Updated at: Sat, 07 Feb 2026 05:15:01 GMT