Fried Catfish with Oven Fries
This fried catfish and oven fries dish is an American spin on the British classic of fish & chips. Enjoy it with your favorite tartar sauce and a crisp sparkling beverage!
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
Catfish
- 4 6-ounce Catfish Fillets
- 1 cup Fine Cornmeal
- 1.5 tablespoons Flour
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne
- 3 cups Canola Oil
- Tartar Sauce
- 1 Lemon, sliced into wedges
Oven Fries
- 5 medium Russet Potatoes
- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
Instructions
- Heat canola oil in heavy-bottomed skillet to 340 F.
- Meanwhile, blend the cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, garlic & onion powder and cayenne in a large bowl.
- Pat the catfish dry and dip each side in the cornmeal mixture.
- Fry in hot oil, 5-7 minutes each side, until golden. Set aside to drain.
- For fries, preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Rinse well, and slice the potatoes into ½” thick wedges
- Line baking sheet with baking paper and spread potato slices over.
- Drizzle olive oil over potatoes, and sprinkle salt and pepper and paprika.
- Bake until crispy and golden brown, 15-20 minutes, stirring partway through.