Fried Catfish Nuggets
My fried catfish nuggets are crispy, easy to make, and well-seasoned. The cornmeal and flour make the perfect breading. No eggs! I promise these deep-fried seafood bombs will be sizzling in no time. Don’t forget to dip them in that tartar sauce for the ultimate flavor kicker!
Ingredients
- 4 Catfish cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 Cups Cornmeal
- 1 1/2 Cups Flour
- 3 Tablespoon Mustard
- 1 Tbsp Seasoning salt To your liking
- 1 Tsp Black Pepper
- 1 Tbsp Garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp Paprika
- 3 Cups Vegetable Oil Enough to fry
- Tartar Sauce Dipping (Optional)
- Hot Sauce (Optional)
Flour Seasoning
- 1 Teaspoon Seasoning Salt
- 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Teaspoon Pepper
- 1 Teaspoon Paprika
Instructions
- Clean your fish
- Preheat your oil to 350 Fahrenheit3 Cups Vegetable Oil
- Cut your catfish into bite-sized pieces and place into a bowl.4 Catfish
- Drizzle mustard over your catfish3 Tablespoon Mustard
- Season your catfish nuggets1 Tbsp Seasoning salt, 1 Tsp Black Pepper, 1 Tbsp Garlic powder, 1 Tbsp Paprika
- Take your hands and mix all of the seasonings up well.
- To a bowl add in your cornmeal, flour and seasonings. Mix together well2 Cups Cornmeal, 1 1/2 Cups Flour, 1 Tbsp Garlic powder, 1 Tbsp Paprika, 1 Teaspoon Seasoning Salt, 1 Teaspoon Pepper
- Coat catfish thoroughly with the cornmeal mixture.
- Add the catfish to the oil making sure not to overcrowd the pan
- Cook until golden brown
- Place on cooling rack for 5 minutes
- Enjoy with tarter sauce, lemon wedges, or hot sauceHot Sauce, Tartar Sauce