tw fried catfish

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 pounds catfish fillets
• 2 tablespoons seasoning (such as tex joy® all purpose), or to taste
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1/2 (16 ounce) package saltine crackers, crumbled
• 1 (2.45 ounce) package sliced almonds
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon pressed garlic
• 1 quart peanut oil, for frying

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 20 mins


• season catfish with seasoning, salt, and black pepper. refrigerate fillets 1 to 3 hours.
• mix saltine crackers and almonds in a large, wide bowl. stir milk, beaten eggs, and garlic together in a separate bowl.
• soak the catfish fillets in the milk mixture for 5 to 10 minutes.
• heat peanut oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees f (190 degrees c).
• gently press the catfish fillets into the cracker mixture to coat completely; shake to remove any loose breading.
• fry fillets in hot peanut oil until cooked through and floats atop the oil, about 5 minutes.