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Cornflake Crusted Catfish

Teresa Castleberry
Fried catfish is a true Southern delicacy. My mom's old cornflake crust recipe came in handy to help make a healthy version of the classic dish.
Course Main Course, Sauce
Cuisine American
Servings 1

Equipment

  • NuWave Oven/ Air Fryer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole catfish, per person * any firm white fish
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • ½ cup crushed cornflakes
  • ¼ teaspoon salt-free Cajun seasoning, or to taste

Tartar Sauce

  • 2 tsp prepared horseradish
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon minced sweet pickle
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Dredge fish through egg wash and then thru seasoned cornflakes crumbs.
  • Bake 10 minutes in NuWave oven on the lowest rack sprayed with cooking spray or air fryer. Turn fish gently and bake another 5 minutes. Test to see if the fish flakes away easily and cook a few more minutes as needed.
  • Salt and pepper hot fish to taste. Serve with tartar sauce.

Tartar Sauce

  • Mix all ingredients. Allow to sit while fish is cooking.

Ultimate Portion Fix/21 Day Fix Container Counts

  • 1R 1/2Y for 1 fish 1 orange of tartar sauce

Notes

You can use fish fillets too. Shorten the cooking time to 5 minutes on each side and then test for flakiness.
Keyword Ultimate Portion Fix/21 Day Fix