Crispy Fried Catfish

Crispy Deep Fried Catfish

I’ve cooked a lot of catfish and when it’s a good clean fish with a golden crisp crust- then there’s nothing better! In this video we’re showing y’all tips on how to buy a good white catfish along with how to create a crispy crust that will stick to that fish. Recipes and what we used in this video below…

Enjoy and leave questions or comments.

Crispy Fried Catfish

Catfish Filets (this recipe works well for about 2-3 large filets)
1 cup cornmeal
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 – 1 ½ tablespoons Red River Ranch Original Seasoning (or all-purpose seasoning)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon buttermilk powder
1 cup warm water
Canola, peanut or other fry oil

1. In a medium bowl combine the cornmeal, flour and seasoning. Set aside.
2. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, baking powder, buttermilk and warm water.
3. Cut the catfish filets into thirds. Dip in the wet mixture and then dredget through the flour mixtures. Repeat.
4. Heat the oil to 350 degrees in a cast iron Dutch oven or deep fryer.
5. Fry the catfish until golden brown and crust is crispy.
6. Let cool on a paper towel or wire rack.

Catfish Dipping Sauce

2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon honey
½ teaspoon liquid smoke

In a small bowl, whisk all the ingredients until smooth. Serve with catfish.

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Kent Rollins
Chuck Wagon Cook, Grilling, Dutch Oven Cooking, Cowboy, Cast Iron

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[davidbrantley]

This is the second of two comments. I just finished eating the BEST catfish I’ve ever cooked and had. My wife wouldn’t stop eating it as she said, I’m so full but I’m not stopping until it’s all gone. She kept saying, “this is the best fish you’ve ever cooked. I followed his recipe and tips to the letter! Mmm, Mmm, so good! We both did the catfish swimming Happy Dance! I shared this video on my Facebook page.

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That fish jumping out of your hand gave me the best laugh I've had all week! You and Shannon are the best! Thank you both very much for the great time we all have with your videos!

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I just tried your recipe along with your hush puppy recipe. The family was impressed. My son said "now, this is what I think of when I think of a fish fry". Thank you Mr. Rollins. God Bless!!!

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Kent, I can’t tell you how very much I appreciate your videos and recipes, plus the cooking tips you give. You have definitely made me a better cook. By the time you read this I’ll be in the kitchen frying catfish for our dinner. As a retired Air Force Master Sergeant, I thank you for every salute you give to our military, active and retired. You are an inspiration to us all.

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It is so nice of you to share the old arts of Country Cooking. God Bless from a Native Texan. 🇨🇱

[waynesmith]

I'm a manager at one of the seafood counters you were discussing. The fillets you are cooking look like swai. Swai from Vietnam and catfish ftom USA are what we sell. My wife and I love to deep fry both in our large deep fryer. We love them both.

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You do what cooking shows/channels are supposed to do. Make it look enjoyable and fun and that anyone can do it. Keep up the great work Kent.

[stacywienke]

I made this as written with fresh caught catfish. We used the season salt because we didn't have the other spice. I think next time I will play around with a different spice blend (old bay?) BUT OH MY the crunch was amazing. Our guests were thrilled and it was the first time I made fried cat to perfection! Thanks, Kent! I'm going out tonight to get some more!

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I love your personality & humble spirit. You remind me very much of the cool & down to Earth type of people found here in Texas. I smiled the entire video. Keep being amazing!

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Love your humor man keep up the great work...that's what we call a jumper he's still alive 😂😂😂

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Reminds me of my grandmother's cooking. Thanks for the video. Now I have something new to use my powdered butter milk in. Can't wait.

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With everything going on in the world, it’s really nice to see how cooking can bring people together

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With the corona virus going around, I’ve been sticking around home, keeping the apartment clean, exercising to stay healthy and learning to cook from my wife so she can come home to a hot meal when she comes home from work.

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Keep up the wonderful work, Mr. Rollins.

God Bless

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I feel like a amazing cook! Thank you Kent and Shannon! I recieved a bag of catfish from my blessing food guy and didnt know what to do with it. My Daddy was a fisherman but it was bluegill perch and walleye. But I followed your directions and recipe and these catfish were amazing! I made a side of coleslaw and fries but the star of the show was the delicious catfish! THANK YOU!