Fish Fry (Crispy Catfish with SUPER Easy Hush Puppies)

FREID CATFISH
▪2lbs/1kg thawed american catfish filets (sub tilapia)
▪100g or 3/4c ap flour
▪15g or 1.5Tbsp salt
▪5g or 2tsp black pepper
▪10g or 2tsp garlic powder
▪10g or 2 3/4tsp onion powder
▪5g or 2tsp paprika
▪2g or 3/4tsp cayenne
▪100g or 1/2c medium grind corn meal
▪100g or 2/3c finely ground corn meal (blitz medium grind in blender/food processor)
▪500g or 2c buttermilk (or sour cream and milk)
▪30g or 2Tbsp hot sauce

Cut filets on a bias so that you have pieces that are roughly the same weight. Set on a wire rack and salt both sides of fillets. Allow to cure for 20 minutes