Fried Catfish Fillets

By Addie

Southerners know that fried catfish is the other white meat!

Southerners love a good “mess” of fish and catfish is a favorite in the South. Add some hush puppies and cole slaw and you got a mouth-watering meal.

Ingredients

• 1-2 pounds fresh catfish fillets
• Milk or buttermilk for soaking
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 cup oil

Preparation

Step 1

Place fillets in a 9 x 13 pan and cover with milk or buttermilk. Let soak for about an hour in the refrigerator. In a large bowl mix flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. In a smaller bowl whisk eggs until smooth. Remove fish from milk and discard the milk. Dip fillets in egg and then in flour mixture. Make sure you have about 1/2 inch of oil in your skillet. Fry on each side until golden brown; about 6 or 7 minutes. Drain and Enjoy!