Easy Crispy Fried Catfish

5 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs catfish nuggets, thawed
  • 1 cup 2% low-fat milk
  • 2 cups cornmeal
  • vegetable oil
  • salt or seasoning salt

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large skillet, fill pan with 1/2 inch of vegetable oil. Turn on heat to medium or medium high heat.
  2. 2
    Dip catfish in milk, then in cornmeal. Shake off excess cornmeal.
  3. 3
    Once oil is hot, begin frying fish in batches until they are golden brown. Flip fish so each side is cooked evenly.
  4. 4
    (On the 2nd or3rd batch of fish, you may want to reduce the pan heat because it will be extra hot). Add extra oil if needed.
  5. 5
    Drain fish on paper towels and sprinkle with salt or seasoning salt.
  6. 6
    Serve hot with tartar sauce.

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