Spicy Oven-Fried Catfish

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   Place oven rack in the top 1/3 of the oven and preheat it to 425 degrees F.

2. 2

   Set a wire rack in a baling pan and coat the rack lightly with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.

3. 3

   In a food processor, fitted with the metal blade, or in a blender, combine the cornflakes, chili powder, thyme and garlic powder.

4. 4

   Use the on/off pulses until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

5. 5

   Transfer the mixture to a shallow bowl or plate.

6. 6

   If the fillets are large, cut them into serving-size pieces.

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   In a bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, salt and pepper and then dip the fish into the mixture to coat.

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   Dredge the fish into the crumb mixture next, turning to coat both sides.

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   Place the fillets on the prepared rack and repeat with remaining fillets.

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    Coat both sides of the fillets with the non-stick cooking spray.

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    Bake 14-18 minutes, or until the crumb coating is golden brown and crisp and the fish is opaque at the center.

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    Serve with lemon wedges.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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