Jump to RecipeThis classic southern Fried Catfish recipe is dredged in a perfectly seasoned and spiced cornmeal breading and fried until tender on the inside and crispy golden brown on the outside!!Table of ContentsThe Heart and Soul of the Best Fried Catfish RecipeWhat Is Fried Catfish?IngredientsHow to Make Fried CatfishTipsUse Fresh FishHeat Your Oil to the Correct TempDon’t Overcrowd the OilSet Up a Wire RackHow to ServeHow to Store and ReheatBest Seafood RecipesFried Catfish RecipeIngredientsInstructionsNotesNutritionThe Heart and Soul of the Best Fried Catfish RecipeA Southern girl knows her fried fish: shrimp, snapper and catfish alike. I grew up attending church sponsored fish frys and watching my grandmother and family members dredge fillets in spicy-seasoned cornmeal. The fish was always served hot and crisp with just enough oil to coat your fingertips. Just how I like it.Today’s recipe is the ultimate Southern Fried Catfish: a quintessential Southern recipe passed down from...
