Southern Fried Catfish Nuggets

This is the only way i've ever had catfish. I can't stand to eat it fried in restaurants, it tastes muddy to me, but i can eat it this way.

Put oil in a skillet until it is halfway up or you can use a deep fryer , a deep fryer is actually best for these.

Heat until hot or if using skillet use medium high heat.

In a large bowl beat egg with a fork , add buttermilk to it.

Beat again to incorporate.

In another big bowl put cornmeal and seasonings to taste.

Rinse nuggets and dip into milk mixture , depending on how many you have you could probably fit them all in at one time.

Take a few out of the milk and dip in to the cornmeal , roll around to get it coated good , then put into oil.

If using skillet put them in until skillet is full.

Fry 3 minutes , turn and fry another 2-3 minutes.

If using a deep fryer fry 5 minutes , about halfway through stir them around to break up any that might have clumped together.

They are done when golden brown and flake easily with a fork.

catfish nuggets, egg, buttermilk, cornmeal, salt and pepper, oil