SOUTHERN FRIED MUD PUPPIES W/JALAPENO RANCH TARTAR SAUCE #RSC
Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Recipe Entry. My hubby calls these "little golden nuggets of goodness"! I just call them delicious!! Little Spicy Ranch, Southern Fried Catfish Nuggets served with Creamy Jalapeno Ranch Tartar Sauce for dippin' 'n dunkin'! Best served hot with ice cold pitchers of beer and sweet tea, cole slaw, best friends, and....tall tales of how you caught that catfish!! Enjoy, y'all! ;-)
Provided by Wildflour
Categories Weeknight
Time 40m
Yield 40-50 nuggets, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For the tartar sauce: Stir all ingredients well in medium bowl, cover and chill.
- For the catfish: Cut catfish into large bite-sized pieces ( 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 inches). In one pie dish, combine flour, breadcrumbs, cornmeal, dip mix, salt, cayenne and pepper. In second pie dish, whisk buttermilk with sriracha sauce. Set a cooling rack over one baking sheet. Line a second one with newspaper.
- Heat oil in deep pot or dutch oven to 375 degrees. Adjust flame to keep at correct temperature.
- Toss each catfish nugget into the buttermilk mixture with a fork, rest on fork over dish and let excess drip away, toss into flour mixture and coat, tossing with other hand. Place onto cooling rack to dry. (Double-dip if you prefer more breading.) Let all dry and rest for about 5 minutes before frying.
- Fry a "test piece" for about 3-5 minutes til golden and fish is done in the middle. (Flakes when broken in half.) *Write down the time so you know how long to fry the rest. *This depends on what oil you are using, how hot your oil is and how thick your catfish fillets are. Every fish varies just a bit. ;) Fry about 8-10 pieces at a time *not overcrowding*. Place cooked fish onto newspaper-lined baking sheet as you go. (Keep warm in low oven if desired.) Serve just as is or transfer to a platter. Eat hot and enjoy with tartar sauce and lemon wedges!
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Steve Maxwell
[email protected]Delicious! The mud puppies were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The jalapeño ranch tartar sauce was also a great addition. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Paul Kapoko
[email protected]These fried mud puppies were a fun and unique appetizer. The batter was crispy and the meat was tender. The jalapeño ranch tartar sauce was also a nice touch. I would definitely make these again.
Dilawar Burfat
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect with this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The mud puppies were delicious and the jalapeño ranch tartar sauce was a great dipping sauce. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
ADAM Glal
[email protected]These fried mud puppies were a great appetizer. They were easy to make and very tasty. The jalapeño ranch tartar sauce was also a nice touch.
Interweb Xplorer
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The mud puppies were so crispy and flavorful. The jalapeño ranch tartar sauce was also a great addition. I will definitely be making this again.
Shorif Hoque
[email protected]These fried mud puppies were delicious! The batter was crispy and the meat was tender. The jalapeño ranch tartar sauce was also amazing. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Pimpsouls aka DadSonThing
[email protected]I made these fried mud puppies for my family and they loved them! The batter was crispy and the meat was tender and flavorful. The jalapeño ranch tartar sauce was also a big hit. I will definitely be making these again.
Samia Saghir
[email protected]These fried mud puppies were a delicious and unique appetizer. The batter was crispy and the meat was tender. The jalapeño ranch tartar sauce was also a great dipping sauce. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Lal Taj
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this recipe, but I'm so glad I did! The mud puppies were delicious. The batter was crispy and the meat was tender and flavorful. The jalapeño ranch tartar sauce was also a great addition.
Abayomi Micheal
[email protected]I've made this recipe twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The mud puppies are so tender and juicy on the inside, and the batter is perfectly crispy. The jalapeño ranch tartar sauce is also amazing.
Muzzamal Hasan
[email protected]These fried mud puppies were a hit at my party! The batter was crispy and flavorful, and the jalapeño ranch tartar sauce was the perfect dipping sauce. I will definitely be making these again.