breaded catfish nuggets on a plate with hot sauce and a fresh lemon

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yellow cornmeal, all purpose flour, and spices in separate bowls

yellow cornmeal, all purpose flour, and spices in a glass bowl

How to Make Fish Fry Breading

Full detailed instructions are below in the recipe card.

Combine cornmeal, flour, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Stir and use for breaded fish or store for use later.

fish fry breading and seasoning in a glass bowl

How to Store

It can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 months.

fish fry breading and seasoning in a white bowl

Can You Reuse Leftover Breading

If the leftover breading mixture has come into contact with raw fish, it’s best to discard it to avoid cross-contamination. Bacteria from the raw fish could multiply and pose a food safety risk.

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Fish Fry Seasoning and Breading

This Fish Fry Seasoning and Breading is a homemade spice blend crafted with herbs and spices and promises to transport your taste buds to bliss. Dive into crispy, golden perfection as every bite of succulent fish melts in your mouth.

4.72 from 7 votes

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Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Course seasoning, spices

Cuisine American, Southern

Servings servings

Calories 123 kcal

Ingredients

1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon smoked paprika Regular paprika is fine.
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/4-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper Optional, for a spicy kick. I like it spicy and add a full teaspoon.
salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and stir.
Pair the fish fry breading with this Catfish Nuggets Recipe.

Notes

When making your own spice blend you should always make it to suit your taste. If it’s your first time, cut the spices noted in the recipe in half. Taste the blend (you will have to do so before mixing it with flour), and then build and add more to suit your taste. You can always add additional spices in, but once you have added something, it’s much harder to walk that back.

The recipe can be easily doubled, tripled, etc. for batch use.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cupCalories: 123kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 3g

Keyword fish fry, fish fry breading, fish fry seasoning

Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

Anjali

Wednesday 24th of January 2024

This really did create the most flavorful, perfect breading for fish!! I'm definitely going to be making this again!

Brandi Crawford

Thursday 25th of January 2024

So glad it worked out!

Holly

Such a great recipe. I used the breading for catfish filets last night and my husband was super impressed. Thanks for sharing :)

So good for catfish!

Gianne

It adds the perfect amount of flavor and crunch to my fish. It's so easy to use and always leaves my seafood tasting delicious.

Cathleen

I can't believe I have never thought to make this at home! This is perfect! Thank you so much for sharing :)

Beth

You really know your stuff. A lot of people don't realize that the secret to good fried fish is breading with cornmeal in it.

Exactly!

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