Best 3 Big Daddys Deep Fried Catfish Recipes

FRIED CATFISH

Steps:

• 1. Pre-heat deep fryer to 350
• 2. In a large bowl add flour, corn meal,baking powder,salt and cayenne pepper, and whisk to combine.
• 3. Whisk in the beer make sure to remove lumps, Cut the fish in half length wise to make strips; or cut into bite sized pieces
• 4. In a small bowl add the salt, pepper and granulated garlic. Season the fillets with the salt mixture.
• 5. Dip each strip in the beer batter and add to the fryer, a few at a time, moving around so they don't stick.
• 6. Fry until brown and crispy about 3-4 mins. Remove from the fryer to a serving plate. Repeat with the remaining fillets and season the fish with lemon juice.

SOUTHERN FRIED CATFISH

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix buttermilk, water, salt, and pepper. Pour mixture into a flat pan large enough to hold the fillets. Spread fish in one layer over bottom of pan, turning to coat each side, and set aside to marinate.
• In a 2 gallon resealable plastic bag, combine the cornmeal, flour, and seafood seasoning. Add fish to mixture, a few fillets at a time, and tumble gently to coat evenly.
• Heat oil in deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
• Deep fry fillets until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Avoid overcrowding so fillets have room to brown properly. Fish should be slightly crisp outside, and moist and flaky inside. Drain on paper towels.

BIG DADDY FRIED CATFISH

Steps:

• 1. Pre-heat a deep fryer to 350. In a large bowl add flour,cornmeal , baking powder, salt and cayenne pepper, and whisk to combine
• 2. Whisk in the beer make sure to remove the lumps. Cut the fish in half length wise to make strips or cut into bite size pieces.
• 3. Deep fry until golden brown; and remove from heat.