Best 11 Crispy Catfish Recipes

CRISPY BAKED CATFISH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450°. Spray broiler pan rack with cooking spray. If fish fillets are large, cut into 4 serving pieces.
• Mix cornmeal, bread crumbs, chili powder, paprika, garlic salt and pepper. Lightly brush dressing on all sides of fish. Coat fish with cornmeal mixture.
• Place fish on rack in broiler pan. Bake uncovered 15 to 18 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.

CRISPY CATFISH

Steps:

• In a shallow dish, combine the first four ingredients. Pat fillets dry; dip in butter, then coat with crumb mixture. , Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Grill fillets, covered, over medium-hot heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.

BAKED CRISPY CATFISH

Steps:

• . * Preheat oven to 425°F Coat a large nonstick baking sheet with cooking spray.
• * In a shallow soup bowl, combine cornmeal, paprika, thyme, salt, celery seeds, onion powder, garlic powder and pepper. Pour milk into another shallow soup bowl.
• * Dredge fillets first in milk and then in cornmeal mixture, coating both sides and pressing cornmeal mixture gently to adhere. Place coated fillets on baking sheet and lightly spray each with cooking spray.
• * Bake until cooked through, about 15 minutes. Let stand at room temperature 2 minutes before serving with asparagus and lemon wedges. Yields 1 fillet and 1/4 of asparagus per serving.

CRISPY CATFISH FILLETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425°F.
• Combine dressing and egg whites, whisk well.
• Combine cornmeal, parmesan, flour, pepper and salt in shallow dish.
• Pat fish dry, dip in egg mixture and dredge in cornmeal mixture.
• Place fish on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
• Bake 8-12 minutes each side until lightly browned and fish flakes easily.
• Serve with lemon wedges.

CRISPY BUFFALO STYLE CATFISH

Steps:

• Combine cornmeal, flour, ground chili powder, cayenne to taste, garlic powder, salt, and pepper on a shallow dish.
• Coat each fillet in the beaten egg, then dredge in the cornmeal mixture.
• Place breaded fillets in a single layer on a plate, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set breading.
• In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt 1 Tbsp of the butter together with the oil.
• Take chilled fillets from refrigerator and brown them until golden brown on each side and cooked through, about 4 to 6 minutes per side.
• Transfer cooked fish to serving plates.
• Over low heat, heat remaining butter in the same pan you cooked the fish in; sauté the minced onion and minced garlic clove for 3 minutes, then stir in the hot pepper sauce, making sure to scrape the bottom of the pan with a spatula to get up the cooked bits.
• Divide the sauce between the 4 servings and drizzle over the fillets.
• Serve fillets immediately with good blue cheese dressing and celery sticks.

CRISPY CRUNCHY CATFISH NUGGETS

Steps:

• Preheat oven or deep fryer to 350'.
• If using in the oven, spray baking sheet with Pam and add 1Tbs. Oil. Spread evenly.
• In a bowl combine buttermilk and egg. Mix well and set aside.
• In another bowl add bisquick, set aside.
• In another bowl add crushed cornflakes,all purpose greek seasoning,Old Bay Seasoning,dillweed, salt & pepper. Blend to mix.
• Place catfish nuggets in the buttermilk mixture and let set 5 minutes.
• Dip in bisquick than into the corn flake mixture and place on greased baking sheet or in a deep fryer.
• If baking, bake for 30 minutes or until fish flakes.
• If deep frying, fry 5 to 8 minutes or until crispy brown and fish flakes.
• Serve with tarter sauce.

CRISPY OVEN-FRIED CATFISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Spray a baking sheet with vegetable oil cooking spray.
• Sprinkle fish on both sides with Cajun seasoning.
• In a small mixing bowl, combine egg substitute and skim milk.
• Place cornflake crumbs on a plate.
• One at a time, dip catfish fillets into egg mixture, then roll in cornflake crumbs.
• Dip and roll fillets again.
• Place on baking sheet.
• Place baking sheet on oven's bottom shelf.
• Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes.
• Reduce heat to 350°F and bake for 5 more minutes or until crust is golden and fish flakes easily.

CRISPY CATFISH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 450 degrees.
• Mix cornmeal, breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic salt and pepper.
• Lightly brush dressing on all sides of fish.
• Coat fish with cornmeal mixture.
• Place fish on rack in broiler pan. Bake, uncovered, 15 to 18 minutes or until fish flakes easily with fork.

CRISPY CAYENNE COCKTAIL CATFISH

Steps:

• Combine the catfish with the zest of one lime, the juice of both limes, the cayenne flakes, and the vermouth. Let marinate about 1 hour.
• Drain catfish well.
• Heat 1/2 an inch of oil, half olive and half canola, in a skillet on medium to medium high. (When ready a drop of water will sizzle but the oil won't be hot enough to smoke).
• Beat egg into milk in a shallow bowl.
• Combine 1/4 cup flour with salt and pepper to taste.
• Combine remaining dry ingredients in a plastic bag.
• Dip each piece of fish into the flour then into the egg/milk mixture. Shake in breading bag until well coated.
• Fry pieces in the hot oil until the first side is browned. Do not crowd the pieces in the pan. Turn and brown the other side. Repeat until all batches are done.
• Serve with hot sauce, additional cayenne pepper flakes, lime wedges, and lemon wedges available at the table.
• I suggest completing the meal with baked sweet potatoes and cole slaw.
• Note: Today's farm-raised catfish is almost never muddy-tasting, but if yours is wild-caught the lime and vermouth marinade will eliminate the problem.

MINI CHALLENGE: CRISPY CATFISH WITH EDAMAME SUCCOTASH

Steps:

• In a large deep skillet, heat oil, about 1/2-inch high, over medium-high heat.
• Season fish fillets with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• In a deep shallow bowl or pie tin, place flour and season with salt and pepper. Stir with a fork. Set aside.
• Beat the eggs in a separate shallow bowl or pie tin. Set aside.
• Combine the bread crumbs, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper in another deep shallow bowl or pie tin. Stir with a fork. Set aside.
• Dust each fillet with flour, then dip in the eggs, and then roll in the bread crumbs. Deep-fry fillets in heated oil for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Serve one fillet on top of a bed of Edamame Succotash.
• In a large skillet, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the bacon and saute for 2 minutes. Add remaining vegetables and saute for another 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and serve hot.

CRISPY FRIED CATFISH, IRIS

Steps:

• 1. Take all listed ingredients, place in ziploc bag. Add fish and shake well. Go do whatever for however long.
• 2. Heat oil for frying. Place fish in container with cornmeal, shake it up.
• 3. Once fish is coated, drop into hot oil and fry until crispy and golden, brown. Drain on paper bags and serve with tartar sauce, hot sauce or whatever you prefer.