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This Captain D’s Easy Catfish Copycat Recipe brings the taste of your favorite seafood restaurant right into your kitchen. Crispy, golden, and full of flavor, it’s the perfect way to enjoy a classic comfort meal at home without the hassle of takeout.

Captain D's Copycat Catfish Recipe

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Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

Make crispy, golden Captain D’s Copycat Catfish at home! Easy, flavorful, and tender, this recipe brings the restaurant favorite straight to your kitchen.

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound Catfish fillets,
  • 1 cup Cornmeal,
  • 1/2 cup All-purpose flour,
  • 1 teaspoon Salt,
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper,
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika, optional
  • 1 cup Buttermilk,

Instructions

  • Pat 1 pound Catfish fillets dry with paper towels. This helps the coating stick better.
  • In a shallow bowl, mix 1 cup Cornmeal, 1/2 cup All-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon Salt, 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon Paprika.
  • Pour 1 cup Buttermilk into another bowl. Dip each fillet in the buttermilk, then coat thoroughly with the cornmeal mixture.
  • Preheat the air fryer – Set to 400°F (200°C) for 3–5 minutes.
  • Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil. Place fillets in a single layer, making sure they don’t touch. Spray tops lightly with cooking oil. Air fry for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Remove fillets carefully and serve with lemon wedges, tartar sauce, or your favorite sides.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 237kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 17gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 48mgSodium: 463mgPotassium: 424mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 118IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 2mg