You don’t need a recipe card. Just pour enough milk to completely cover your catfish fillets. Use a shallow dish or a zip-top bag.
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Let it sit in the fridge for 20 to 30 minutes. An hour is fine if you forget, but don’t leave it all day—nobody likes milk that’s too friendly. Rinse the fillets under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
That’s it. No weird steps. No secret spices required (though you can add a pinch of salt to the milk if you’re feeling fancy).
What Kind of Milk Works Best?
Whole milk is the champion here. The extra fat helps grab more of those funky flavors. But don’t stress if you only have 2% or skim—they still work, just a little less aggressively.
Buttermilk? Oh, it’s a whole different beast. Buttermilk adds a tangy, thick coating that’s amazing for frying. It’s like the milk method’s cooler, more adventurous cousin.
Lactose-free milk works too. The casein is still there, so the magic isn’t lost. Just no oat milk please—that’s a different story for a different article.
