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Fried Catfish | Traditional Freshwater Fish Dish From Alabama, United States of America | TasteAtlas
Fried Catfish | Traditional Freshwater Fish Dish From Alabama, United States of America | TasteAtlas
Fried Catfish | Traditional Freshwater Fish Dish From Alabama, United States of America | TasteAtlas
Fried Catfish | Traditional Freshwater Fish Dish From Alabama, United States of America | TasteAtlas
Fried Catfish | Traditional Freshwater Fish Dish From Alabama, United States of America | TasteAtlas

Fried Catfish

(Southern Fried Catfish)

Fried catfish or southern fried catfish is a traditional fish specialty from the American South. Catfish fillets are first soaked in buttermilk and then rolled in cornmeal mixture before they are deep-fried in hot oil. The cornmeal crust gives the fish a unique flavor and nice crispiness on the outside while remaining tender and moist on the inside.


Fried catfish is traditionally served alongside cornmeal dumplings, known as hush puppies, tartar sauce, coleslaw, and (sometimes) fried pickles. This beloved Southern fish dish is available in numerous fish fry eateries in the South.