Cajun Catfish Critters

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Cajun Catfish Critters:

2 Cups Canola Oil

1 Cup All Purpose Flour

1/2 Cup Stone Ground Cornmeal

2 T. Cajun Creole Seasoning

1 Tsp. Onion Powder

1 Tsp. Garlic Powder

1/2 Tsp. Cayenne

1 Egg

2 lbs. Catfish Nuggets, Skins Removed

Salt, To Taste

1/4 Cup Lemon Juice

Heat Canola Oil in heavy 3 quart saucepan/deep fat fryer/or cast iron skillet over medium high heat to 375 degrees.

Stir together flour, cornmeal, Cajun Creole Seasoning, onion powder and garlic powder and cayenne in shallow dish. Beat egg in another shallow dish with fork until foamy.

Sprinkle catfish nuggets with salt and lemon juice. Dip each nugget into beaten eggs then roll in flour mixture to coat. Drop 4-6 nuggets at a time into the hot oil.

Fry for 2 minutes; turn and cook 1 minute longer-(or until done on both sides.)

Remove from oil, drain on a paper-towel lined plate.

Serve with Tartar Sauce or your favorite dipping sauce.