How to Make Crispy Fried Fish with Hillbilly Flavor

Ingredients

• 4 pieces of firm white fish fillets (such as catfish or tilapia) (approximately 1 pound / 450 g)
• 1 cup buttermilk (240 ml)
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce (5 ml), optional
• 1 cup all-purpose flour (120 g)
• 1 teaspoon paprika (3 g)
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder (3 g)
• 1 teaspoon onion powder (3 g)
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (2 g), adjust to taste
• ½ teaspoon salt (2 g)
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper (1 g)
• Vegetable oil (for frying, about 2 cups / 480 ml)