Total Steps
6
Ingredients
6
Tools Needed
8
Ingredients
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 4 fillets catfish fillets or whole dressed catfish
- Vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup flour
- 3/4 cup yellow cornmeal
Instructions
1
Step 1
Combine flour, cornmeal, garlic powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
2
Step 2
Coat each catfish fillet or whole dressed catfish with the dry mixture, shaking off any excess.
3
Step 3
Fill a deep pot or 12-inch skillet half full with vegetable oil.
4
Step 4
Heat the oil to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
5
Step 5
5 to 6 minutes
Carefully add the coated catfish to the hot oil in a single layer and fry until golden brown.
6
Step 6
Remove the fried catfish from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Tools & Equipment
Measuring spoons
Measuring cups
Mixing bowl
Deep pot
12-inch skillet
Thermometer
Tongs
Paper towels