Ingredients
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1/4 cup flour
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1/4 cup cornstarch
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 egg
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1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
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1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
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1/4 teaspoon oregano (dried-optional)
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1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1/2 lb catfish fillet
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1/3 cup buttermilk (optional, you can also use milk)
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1/2 cup beer (room temperature)
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1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- BATTER:
- In a medium bowl, combine flour,cornstarch & your choice of seasonings,baking powder,salt and pepper, whisk in beer & egg until smooth, cover & refrigerate 1-2 hours.
- CATFISH:
- Soak fillets in 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/3 cup buttermilk or milk (optional step).
- COOKING:
- When ready to cook, in a deep skillet, heat oil (about 3" deep) to 375 degrees.
- Allow fillets to drip dry then lightly dab them with a paper towel to insure they are not wet, dip fillets in batter, lift strips with tongs, draining excess batter, then place catfish in oil several pieces at a time (do not over crowd fillets).
- Fry until well browned on all sides (about 3 min.), remove and drain on paper towels.