Fried Catfish Nuggets
Description
Fried catfish nuggets are chunks of golden brown, crispy catfish seasoned with spicy brown mustard and thyme, a perfect snack or party appetizer.
Ingredients
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2 pounds catfish fillets, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
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2 tablespoons dried thyme leaves
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1 cup spicy brown mustard
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1 quart vegetable oil for frying
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2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon baking soda
Directions
1
Place catfish pieces into a mixing bowl and sprinkle with thyme leaves; toss to coat. Mix in mustard with your hands. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.
2
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3
Whisk together flour, salt, black pepper, and baking soda in a large bowl. Dip catfish pieces, one at a time, into flour mixture and shake off excess.
4
Working in batches, fry catfish nuggets in hot oil until no longer translucent in the center and outside is golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Let oil come back up to temperature between batches.