Few dishes capture the soul of Southern cooking like golden, crispy fried catfish. With its crunchy cornmeal coating and tender, flaky inside, fried catfish is comfort food at its best. Whether served at a backyard fish fry, a family dinner, or a summer cookout, this dish brings people together around the table. Today, we’re making Southern Fried Catfish Fillets — a recipe that’s crunchy, flavorful, and true to its roots.
Ingredients
- 4–6 catfish fillets
- 2 cups buttermilk
- 2 cups yellow cornmeal
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black
