Ken'S Beer Batter Fried Catfish Recipe

Name: Ken'S Beer Batter Fried Catfish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: BATTER; 1/4 cup flour; 1/4 cup cornstarch; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup beer (room temperature); 1 egg; 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder (optional); 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning (optional); 1/4 teaspoon oregano (dried-optional); 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); CATFISH; 1/2 lb catfish fillet; 1/3 cup buttermilk (optional, you can also use milk); 1/2 teaspoon salt; vegetable oil

Servings: persons

BATTER
1/4 cup flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup beer (room temperature)
1 egg
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder (optional)
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning (optional)
1/4 teaspoon oregano (dried-optional)
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
CATFISH
1/2 lb catfish fillet
1/3 cup buttermilk (optional, you can also use milk)
1/2 teaspoon salt
vegetable oil

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["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."]

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: BATTER, 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Ken'S Beer Batter Fried Catfish falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ken'S Beer Batter Fried Catfish

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