Dixie Fried Catfish

Ingredients

• vegetable oil (to cover 12-inch skillet 1/2 inch deep)
• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 (1/2 lb)  catfish, skinned
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, beaten

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a 12" skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.

2. 2

   Combine cormeal, salt, and peppers. Dredge catfish in flour then dip in egg mixture. Coat the fish with the cornmeal mixture.

3. 3

   Fry 2 fish at a time until golden, about 6 minutes per side. Keep cooked catfish warm in a 275 degree oven.