Fried Catfish with French Fries
Crispy golden catfish fillets served with hot french fries and a squeeze of fresh lemon. A quick, satisfying meal that's ready in about 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Spread the 1 bag frozen french fries on a baking sheet and bake until golden and crispy, about 15-20 minutes, shaking halfway.
Step 2
While fries bake, pat dry 4 catfish fillets. In a shallow dish, mix 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup cornmeal, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 3
Beat 1 egg in a shallow bowl. Dip each fillet in the egg, then coat with the flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Step 4
Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the fillets in batches, not crowding the pan, until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Step 5
Serve the fried catfish with the hot fries and lemon wedges for squeezing over the fish.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- large skillet
- shallow dishes
- tongs
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