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The Secret To The Best Fried Catfish = A Spicy Buttermilk Brine

Ingredients

• FOR FISH:
• 2 c. buttermilk
• 1 Tbsp. hot sauce, plus more for serving
• 1 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 lb. catfish fillets
• Vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 lemon, sliced into wedges
• FOR DREDGING:
• 1 1/2 c. yellow cornmeal
• 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp. kosher salt
• 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder

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