Oven Fried Catfish Recipe

Craving crispy, delicious catfish but want to skip the unhealthy deep frying? This recipe is your answer! Adapted from a Cooking Light favorite, our Oven-Fried Catfish delivers that satisfying crunch without the guilt. Each flaky fillet is marinated in a zesty blend, then baked to perfection. Enjoy a lighter, healthier meal that's bursting with flavor! Serving size: 1 fillet; 296 calories, 8.8g fat, 17.7g carbs, 1.1g fiber, 99mg cholesterol.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 296.8 kcal
Protein 52g
Rating 4.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Oven Fried Catfish

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How to Make Oven Fried Catfish

  1. In a heavy-duty zip-top bag, combine 1 cup buttermilk, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder.
  2. Add 4 (6-ounce) catfish fillets to the bag. Seal, shake to coat, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  3. Remove fillets from the bag. Pat dry with paper towels and discard the marinade.
  4. In a shallow dish (like a pie plate), mix together 1 cup cornmeal, 1/2 cup cornstarch, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
  5. Dredge each fillet in the cornmeal mixture, ensuring it's fully coated.
  6. Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  7. Place the dredged fillets on the prepared baking sheet. Lightly coat the fillets with cooking spray.
  8. Bake in a preheated 450°F (232°C) oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

34 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

14g

Carbs

5g