Southern-Style Oven-Fried Catfish

A spicy breading gives a crunch to these oven-fried catfish fillets.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 403 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon white sugar
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
• 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce or water
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1.5 pounds catfish fillets, cut into serving pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 13x9 glass baking dish with the oil, and set aside.

Step 2

Rinse the catfish fillets, and pat dry. In a shallow bowl, combine the cornmeal, creole seasoning, paprika, sugar, and black pepper. Combine the eggs and hot sauce or water in a another bowl. Dip the fillets in the egg mixture, dredge in the cornmeal mixture, and arrange in the baking pan.

Step 3

Bake for 15 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown. Turn once during cooking. Place catfish on a paper-towel lined plate, and serve immediately with additional hot sauce.