deep fried catfish bites with a kickback sauce

How To Make deep fried catfish bites with a kickback sauce

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  Step 1
  DIPPING SAUCE
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  Step 2
  Gather your ingredients.
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  Step 3
  Add the mayonnaise, brown mustard, lime juice, honey, brown sugar, mustard powder, and Worcestershire sauce in a medium bowl.
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  Step 4
  Whisk to combine.
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  Step 5
  Season with hot sauce and salt to your own particular tastes.
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  Step 6
  Mix until all the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
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  Step 7
  Cover, and reserve.
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  Step 8
  Chef’s Note: If you have the time, allow the dipping sauce to sit for 2 to 3 hours, or overnight. This will help give the ingredients a chance to know each other.
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  Step 9
  THE CATFISH
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  Step 10
  Gather your ingredients.
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  Step 11
  Cut the catfish into bite-sized pieces, and reserve.
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  Step 12
  Add the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, 1 teaspoon of salt and the cayenne pepper to a large bowl.
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  Step 13
  Whisk to combine.
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  Step 14
  Chef’s Note: Adjust the salt to your own tastes, or leave it out altogether.
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  Step 15
  Add the beer.
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  Step 16
  Whisk until there are no lumps and the mixture is completely smooth.
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  Step 17
  Chef’s Tip: If you have any left over beer, you should drink it down. We don’t want anything wasted.
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  Step 18
  Chef's Note: If the batter is still a bit thick, add some water to thin it down.
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  Step 19
  Mix the remaining 1-teaspoon of salt with the pepper, garlic powder, and paprika and/or dill, if using.
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  Step 20
  Use this to lightly season the fish on both sides.
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  Step 21
  Chef’s Note: You will probably have more of the salt/pepper/garlic mixture than what you need. Discard any that’s left.
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  Step 22
  Preheat your oil to 350f (176c).
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  Step 23
  Chef’s Tip: If you have a deep fryer, most are preset to this temperature. If you are using a pot, then use a thermometer to keep the temperature as close to 350f (176c) as possible.
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  Step 24
  Dip a piece of catfish into the batter and then carefully place into the hot oil.
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  Step 25
  Chef’s Tip: Place several pieces into the oil, but don’t overcrowd.
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  Step 26
  Keep the catfish moving in the oil so that they don’t stick.
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  Step 27
  Fry until the catfish bites are nice and brown, about 3 to 4 minutes.
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  Step 28
  Place the cooked catfish on a paper towel, and repeat for the remaining catfish.
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  Step 29
  Chef’s Tip: To keep the catfish warm, you might want to place them on a paper-towel lined baking sheet. Preset the oven to 200f (94c), and keep them in there until ready to serve.
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  Step 30
  Chef’s Note: If you have any batter left over, and you probably will, drizzle it into the hot oil, and make some crunchies, put them in the plate and lay the catfish on top. I think some people like the crunchies more than the catfish.
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  Step 31
  To serve, add to a serving plate, with the dipping sauce on the side. Add a few lemon wedges, and there you go. Enjoy.
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  Step 32
  Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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