Secret Ingredient Fried Catfish

Name: Secret Ingredient Fried Catfish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons carbonated water; 1 cup pancake mix; 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 4 catfish fillets (6 ounces each); Oil for deep-fat frying

Pancake mix and carbonated water are the surprising secrets to these beautifully browned catfish fillets. Serve with coleslaw or sweet potato fries, and get ready for smiles. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

2 eggs
2 tablespoons carbonated water
1 cup pancake mix
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 catfish fillets (6 ounces each)
Oil for deep-fat frying

Directions

In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs and water. In another shallow bowl, combine the pancake mix, seasoned salt and pepper. Dip fillets in egg mixture, then coat with seasoned pancake mix.
In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry fillets, a few at a time, for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts

1 fillet: 475 calories, 34g fat (5g saturated fat), 133mg cholesterol, 386mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein.

Originally published as Logan's catfish in Simple & Delicious June/July 2012

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cory1111

May 21, 2018

Hands down the best Fried Catfish I have ever eaten.
I_Fortuna

Feb 12, 2016

This is really best if baking soda is added. I may already be in your pancake mix but it will fizzle if left to stand too long and more will need to be added. The batter needs to be used immediately to be effective. : )
rebelwithoutaclue

Feb 20, 2015

This is a real good tempura type batter. I also add 1/2 tea of turmeric to the dry ingredients to give the fried fish a beautiful golden color.