Ingredients
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 4 catfish fillets about 6 ounces each
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, mix together cornmeal, flour, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with hot sauce.
- Dip each catfish fillet into the egg mixture, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture to coat evenly.
- Let the coated fillets rest for 10 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or deep-fryer to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Fry the catfish fillets in batches until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels and let cool for a few minutes before serving with lemon wedges.
