Crispy Air Fryer Catfish
This crispy air fryer catfish delivers the perfect golden crunch without the excess oil of traditional frying. The air fryer works its magic to create that irresistible exterior while maintaining the fish's natural tenderness inside.
Equipment
- Air Fryer
- Shallow Bowl
- Colander
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 2 pounds catfish filets
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 5-6 drops hot sauce
- 1 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Whisk buttermilk and hot sauce together. Cover the catfish filets completely and marinate in gallon ziplock bag in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, flour, Cajun seasoning, and pepper while the fish marinates.
- After marinating, let fish drain in colander.
- Dredge the filets through the cornmeal mixture, coating each side evenly. Let the filets rest on a baking sheet for 10 minutes.
- Put a single layer of filets in the air fryer basket and spray the tops lightly with oil. Cook in batches as needed.
- Air fry the catfish filets at 375 degrees F for 10 minutes, then flip, spray again, and cook another 7 to 10 more minutes. Serve with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
Nutrition
Calories: 454kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 45gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 138mgSodium: 198mgPotassium: 1117mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1940IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 114mgIron: 3mg
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