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Crispy Air Fryer Catfish with Creole Mustard
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Crispy Air Fryer Catfish with Creole Mustard
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 

Breaded catfish air fried to crispy perfection with a homemade creole mustard

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Air Fryer, Air Fryer Recipes, best, Catfish, Crispy, Easy, fish, Healthy, Recipe, Seafood, TikTok
Servings: 2
Calories: 210 kcal
Author: Cheri Renee
Ingredients
Crispy Air Fryer Catfish
  • 1 pound catfish fillets
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk or milk
  • 1 Tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 Tbsp cajun seasoning
  • olive oil cooking spray
Creole Mustard
  • 1/4 cup light mayo
  • 1/4 cup whole grain mustard
  • 1 Tbsp cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp horseradish sauce (optional)
Instructions
Crispy Air Fryer Catfish

  1. Cut each catfish filet in half down the center. Place in a bowl with the buttermilk or milk and hot sauce. Place in fridge for at least 1 hour.

  2. In a bowl, mix the cornmeal and cajun seasoning until evenly blended.

  3. Place the catfish into the cornmeal mixture, pressing the cornmeal into the catfish slightly and lay flat in the air fryer basket.

  4. Spray with olive oil spray. Set the air fryer for 14 minutes at 400 degrees, Serve with the creole mustard (recipe below).

Creole Mustard

  1. In a bowl, mix together the mayo, mustard, creole seasoning, and horseradish sauce and serve with the catfish.