The Perfect Fried Catfish Sandwich – TCI

Ingredients

• 4 Catfish fillets
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
• Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 4 sandwich buns or hoagie rolls
• 1 large tomato, sliced
• 1 avocado, sliced
• 4 leaves of lettuce (romaine or iceberg)
• Pickles (sliced)
• Lemon wedges (for garnish)
• 2 cups shredded red cabbage
• 1 carrot, grated
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Salt and pepper to taste