Southern Fried Catfish Recipe Ingredients & Instructions: Prepare Catfish: Pat dry catfish fillets, then season generously on both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and a sprinkle of paprika. Breading Station: In one bowl, combine equal parts cornmeal and flour, adding a pinch of cayenne pepper. In another bowl, whisk one egg with a splash of hot sauce. Coat Fillets: Dip each seasoned fillet into the egg wash, then dredge it into the cornmeal-flour mixture, gently pressing to ensure an eve