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Air Fryer Southern Fried Catfish

Air Fryer Southern Catfish

Southern fried catfish is a classic tradition in the south. If you like seafood you will love these crunchy catfish fillets soaked in homemade buttermilk and seasoned with cornmeal breading. Catfish is a mild, white fish with tender, flaky meat and so easy to make in the air fryer in less than 30 minutes.  
5 stars
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 4
Calories 389 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds Catfish Fillets
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 Lemon
  • ½ cup Yellow Mustard

Cornmeal Seasoning Mix

  • ½ cup Cornmeal
  • ¼ cup Flour All Purpose
  • 2 tbsp Parsley Flakes Dried
  • ½ tsp Salt Kosher
  • ¼ tsp Black Pepper Freshly Ground
  • ¼ tsp Chili Powder
  • ¼ tsp Garlic Powder
  • ¼ tsp Onion Powder
  • ¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • Olive oil spray

Instructions
 

  • Place catfish into a shallow pan and add milk.
  • Cut Lemon in half and squeeze about two teaspoons of juice into milk.
  • Place shallow pan with milk and catfish in refrigerator and let soak for 15 - 30 minutes.
  • In a shallow bowl, combine cornmeal seasoning Ingredients.
  • Remove catfish from milk and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Spread mustard generously over both sides of catfish fillets.
  • Dip each catfish fillet into cornmeal mixture and coat well.
  • Spray oil into air fryer basket.
  • Place catfish fillets into air fryer basket. Spray tops with more oil.
  • Air fry at 400°F for 10 minutes. Flip catfish fillets, spray with oil, and air fry an additional 3-5 minutes.
  • Garnish with lemon wedges and sprinkle with parsley when serving.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Air Fryer Southern Catfish
Amount per Serving
Calories
389
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Cholesterol
 
139
mg
46
%
Sodium
 
762
mg
33
%
Potassium
 
1097
mg
31
%
Carbohydrates
 
28
g
9
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
44
g
88
%
Vitamin A
 
349
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
 
17
mg
21
%
Calcium
 
149
mg
15
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.