Best Kens Beer Batter Fried Catfish Recipes

Big Daddy's Deep-Fried Catfish image

Provided by Aaron McCargo Jr.

Time 23m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (12-ounce) bottle amber beer
4 (6-ounce) catfish fillets
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons granulated garlic
1 lemon, juiced

Steps:

Preheat a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.
In a large bowl, add the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and cayenne and whisk to combine. Whisk in the beer, being sure to remove any lumps.
Cut the catfish fillets in half lengthwise to make 2 strips. If desired, cut into bite-sized pieces. In a small bowl add the salt, pepper and granulated garlic. Season the fillets with some of the salt mixture. Reserve the remaining salt mixture for another use.
Dip each strip in the beer batter and add to the fryer, a few at a time, moving them around so they don't stick. Fry until brown and crispy, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the fryer to a serving platter. Repeat with the remaining fillets and season the fish with lemon juice.

Beer Battered Catfish image

Provided by carolinafan

Categories Catfish

Time 1h5m

Yield 24 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup unsifted all-purpose flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons cajun seasoning
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves, crushed
3/4 cup beer, room temperature
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 lb catfish fillet, cut into 3- to 4-inch wide strips
vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps:

In a medium bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt, baking powder, paprika, peppers, and oregano.
Whisk in beer and egg until smooth. Add catfish. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
In a deep skillet or large pan, pour vegetable oil to a 3-inch depth. Heat oil to medium-high heat on stovetop.
When oil is hot, lift fish strips with tongs to drain excess batter. Fry catfish in oil, several pieces at a time (being careful not to overcrowd), for approximately 3 minutes per batch, or until well browned on all sides.
Drain on paper towels.
Repeat with remaining catfish, keeping cooked fish warm until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.3, Fat 1.7, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 17.7, Sodium 77.2, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.1, Protein 3.6