Crispy Deep Fried Catfish
   • Crispy Fried Catfish  

I’ve cooked a lot of catfish and when it’s a good clean fish with a golden crisp crust then there’s nothing better! In this video we’re showing y’all tips on how to buy a good white catfish along with how to create a crispy crust that will stick to that fish. Recipes and what we used in this video below…

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Crispy Fried Catfish

Catfish Filets (this recipe works well for about 23 large filets)
1 cup cornmeal
1/3 cup allpurpose flour
1 – 1 ½ tablespoons Red River Ranch Original Seasoning (or allpurpose seasoning)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon buttermilk powder
1 cup warm water
Canola, peanut or other fry oil

1. In a medium bowl combine the cornmeal, flour and seasoning. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, baking powder, buttermilk and warm water.
3. Cut the catfish filets into thirds. Dip in the wet mixture and then dredget through the flour mixtures. Repeat.
4. Heat the oil to 350 degrees in a cast iron Dutch oven or deep fryer.
5. Fry the catfish until golden brown and crust is crispy.
6. Let cool on a paper towel or wire rack.


Catfish Dipping Sauce

2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon liquid smoke

In a small bowl, whisk all the ingredients until smooth. Serve with catfish.


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