Crunchy cornmeal-crusted catfish, a tangy sauce, and crisp toppings on a toasted bun—
Ingredients:
Catfish
- Catfish fillets – 4 (4–6 oz / 115–170 g each)
- Buttermilk – 1 cup (240 ml)
- Hot sauce – 1–2 tbsp (optional)
- Salt – 1 tsp
- Black pepper – 1/2 tsp
- Garlic powder – 1 tsp
- Paprika – 1 tsp
- Cayenne – 1/4 tsp (optional)
Breading
- Cornmeal – 1 cup
- All-purpose flour – 1/2 cup
- Baking powder – 1 tsp (optional, extra crunch)
- Salt – 1/2 tsp
- Black pepper – 1/2 tsp
- Paprika – 1 tsp
For Frying
- Neutral oil – for frying (canola/vegetable/peanut)
Sandwiches
- Buns – 4 brioche, potato rolls, or hoagie buns
- Butter – 2 tbsp (for toasting buns)
- Shredded lettuce or coleslaw
- Tomato slices (optional)
- Pickles (dill chips or spears)
- Red onion slices (optional)
