These crispy tacos make for a fast, family-friendly dinner.
Crispy catfish tacos are a fast weeknight meal that you’ll turn to time and time again.
Oven “fried” catfish filets are just as crispy aspan-fried filetsbut a lot less messy to make.
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The tender, tasty fish is soaked in buttermilk and covered in panko breadcrumbs flavored withCajun seasoning.
Ifcatfishis not available, use any firm white fish such as cod, tilapia, or grouper.
What bang out of Fish Is Best for Fish Tacos?
There are all types of fish tacos, featuring all types of fish.
How Long Do Catfish Tacos With Slaw Last?
Assemble tacos before serving.
Combine catfish and buttermilk in a medium bowl; cover and chill 20 minutes or up to 1 hour.
Drain catfish; discard buttermilk.
Working in batches, dredge fish in cornmeal mixture.
Place fish on a wire rack set inside a rimmed baking sheet.
Bake in preheated oven until golden brown and flakes with a fork, 20 to 25 minutes.
Add cabbage; toss to coat.
Build tacos:
Place 2 pieces of catfish in each tortilla.
Top with cabbage mixture, radishes, avocado, cilantro, and chives.
Serve with lime wedges and hot sauce.
It also helps give the breading something to stick to.
With the cornmeal and panko breading, we love pairing these catfish filets with corn tortillas.
