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Spicy Cajun Fried Catfish

Source of Recipe

Louisiana Cookin'


Recipe Link: https://tinyurl.com/pfttkpu6

List of Ingredients

â—¦ 4 cups whole buttermilk
â—¦ ¼ cup kosher salt
â—¦ 1 ½ tablespoons ground chipotle chili pepper, divided
â—¦ 3 ½ pounds catfish fillets
â—¦ 3 cups Zapp's Spicy Cajun Crawtator Potato Chips
â—¦ 3 cups yellow cornmeal
â—¦ â…“ cup all-purpose flour
â—¦ 4 teaspoons baking powder
â—¦ Vegetable oil, for frying



Recipe

In a large bowl, whisk together buttermilk, salt, and 1 tablespoon chili pepper. Submerge catfish fillets in buttermilk mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.

In the work bowl of a food processor, pulse potato chips until finely ground. In a large bowl, whisk together ground potato chips, cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and remaining ½ tablespoon chili pepper.

In a large Dutch oven, pour oil to a depth of 4 inches, and heat over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 365° F.

Remove catfish from bowl, discarding buttermilk mixture. Dredge in potato chip mixture, ensuring both sides are fully covered. Working in batches, gently place catfish in hot oil. Fry until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes. Let drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.

Makes 8 servings