Crispy Southern Restaurant-Quality Fried Catfish Recipe - Beard and Bonnet

Ingredients

• 4 catfish fillets (approximately 1 pound or 454 grams)
• 2 cups yellow cornmeal
• 1½ cups vegetable oil, canola oil, or peanut oil
• 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2½ tablespoons relish (dill or sweet)
• 1 teaspoon vinegar or lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon onion powder
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt