In a small bowl, mix together buttermilk, water, salt, and pepper.
Pour this mixture into a flat pan large enough to accommodate the catfish filets. Place the fillets in the pan, ensuring each side is coated, and let them marinate.
In a 2-gallon resealable plastic bag, combine cornmeal, flour, and seafood seasoning.
Add the catfish fillets to the bag in batches, gently tumbling them until evenly coated.
Heat oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
Fry the fillets in the hot oil until they are crisp and golden brown, approximately 3 minutes.
Work in batches to prevent overcrowding, allowing each fillet enough space to brown properly. Once fried, drain the fillets on paper towels.
Ingredients
Directions
In a small bowl, mix together buttermilk, water, salt, and pepper.
Pour this mixture into a flat pan large enough to accommodate the catfish filets. Place the fillets in the pan, ensuring each side is coated, and let them marinate.
In a 2-gallon resealable plastic bag, combine cornmeal, flour, and seafood seasoning.
Add the catfish fillets to the bag in batches, gently tumbling them until evenly coated.
Heat oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C).
Fry the fillets in the hot oil until they are crisp and golden brown, approximately 3 minutes.
Work in batches to prevent overcrowding, allowing each fillet enough space to brown properly. Once fried, drain the fillets on paper towels.