Chili and Lime Southern-Style Fried Catfish with Hushpuppies and Sweet Chili Sauce

Method

1. Sprinkle chili flakes over the catfish before frying and add lime juice to the fish sauce glaze before serving.
2. Mix flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
3. Dip catfish fillets in buttermilk, then coat with flour mixture.
4. Heat oil in a deep fryer or skillet to 375°F (190°C).
5. Fry catfish until golden brown and crispy, 3-4 minutes per side.
6. In a separate bowl, combine cornmeal, flour, baking powder, and salt for hushpuppies.
7. Mix in 1/4 cup water to form a dough, then shape into small balls.
8. Fry hushpuppies until golden, 2-3 minutes per side.
9. In a small bowl, whisk honey, rice vinegar, ketchup, and chili garlic sauce.