Crispy Catfish Fingers

Name: Crispy Catfish Fingers
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 pounds, 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 lbs catfish fillets; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 3/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 egg, beaten; 1/4 cup milk; 18 Ritz crackers, crushed; 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal; tartar sauce; oil (for frying)

Submitted by Moe Larry Cheese

"Comes from the Church of Messiah "Seasoned with Love" Cookbook."

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Ready In:: 15mins
Ingredients:: 10
Yields:: 2 pounds
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

2 lbs catfish fillets
1 cup all-purpose flour
³⁄₄ teaspoon salt
³⁄₄ teaspoon pepper
1 egg, beaten
¹⁄₄ cup milk
18 Ritz crackers, crushed
¹⁄₂ cup yellow cornmeal
tartar sauce
oil (for frying)

directions

Slice fillets diagonally into 1-inch wide strips; set aside.
Combine flour, salt and pepper; set aside.
Combine egg and milk, beat well and set aside.
Combine cracker crumbs and cornmeal, stirring well.
Dredge catfish strips in flour mixture; dip in egg mixture and coat with crumb mixture.
Pour oil to a depth of 1.5 inches in a heavy skillet. Fry catfish strips, a few at at time, in hot 375 degree oil over medium-high heat 3 to 5 minutes or until golden.
Drain on paper towels. Serve with tartar sauce.