Crispy Fried Catfish with Hot Honey
Golden, crunchy catfish fillets fried until the edges curl, finished with a drizzle of spicy hot honey. Serve with creamy slaw or corn bread for the full Southern plate.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 36g
Ingredients
- 1 lb (about 4 fillets) catfish fillets
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup cornmeal
- 2 tbsp cajun seasoning
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (Frank's or similar)
Instructions
- 1
Mix flour, cornmeal, cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
- 2
Pat catfish dry with paper towels, then dredge both sides in the flour mixture.
- 3
Heat 0.5 inch neutral oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until a pinch of flour sizzles instantly.
- 4
Fry catfish 3-4 minutes per side without moving until golden brown and edges curl. Drain on paper towels.
- 5
Whisk honey and hot sauce in a small bowl until combined.
- 6
Drizzle hot honey over fried catfish. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- shallow bowl
- paper towels
- 12-inch skillet or cast iron
- instant-read thermometer (optional)
- small bowl
- slotted spatula
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