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Spicy Fried Catfish

This easy spicy fried catfish recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • lbs Catfish Nuggets
  • cup self-rising flour
  • /2 cup yellow cornmeal
  • /2 cup hot sauce
  • medium-sized eggs
  • tsp your favorite cajun seasoning
  • /2 cup oil to fry with

Method
 

  1. Make sure that the fish is nice and clean before anything else, then set it to the side.
  2. In a large bowl add the self-rising flour, cornmeal, and cajun seasoning. Mix well.
  3. In a separate bowl beat the two eggs, then add in the hot sauce, and mix.
  4. Next, add the fish into the bowl with the hot sauce & egg mixture.
  5. Make sure that the fish is nicely coated with the wet mixture, then coat with the flour mixture.
  6. Once all of the fish is coated, let it sit for about 5 minutes so that the cornmeal & flour mixture can stick well.
  7. Heat the oil between 350 – 375 F.
  8. Once the oil is nice and hot, carefully add the fish into the skillet or deep fryer, but do not overcrowd.
  9. Fry the fish until golden brown, then remove from the oil, and set on a paper towel-lined plate or cookie sheet.
  10. Let sit until it’s cool enough to eat.
  11. Serve and Enjoy!