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.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 4
Calories 389 kcal
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 Facts
Air Fryer Southern Catfish
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* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.