Air Fryer Southern Fried Catfish
This air fryer catfish delivers that crispy Southern-style crunch without the deep frying. It's a quick, golden, and satisfying way to enjoy a classic.
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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 4 Catfish Fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup Buttermilk
- 1 tsp Hot Sauce
- 1 cup Yellow Cornmeal
- 1/3 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 tsp Cajun Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- Lemon Wedges, for serving
- Tartar Sauce, for serving
Instructions
- Combine buttermilk and hot sauce in a shallow dish. Add the catfish fillets and soak for 15 minutes.
- In another shallow dish, mix together cornmeal, flour, cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Remove each fillet from the buttermilk, letting excess drip off, and press firmly into the cornmeal mixture to coat both sides evenly.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for 3 minutes. Spray the basket generously with cooking spray.
- Place the breaded catfish in the air fryer in a single layer. Spray the tops with cooking spray. Cook at 400°F for 10 to 12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the crust is golden and the fish flakes easily.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges and tartar sauce on the side.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 9g
Cost: $14