Crispy Catfish Fingers

Comes from the Church of Messiah "Seasoned with Love" Cookbook.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4-6
• Yields: 2 pounds

Ingredients

• 2  lbs catfish fillets
• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 3⁄4 teaspoon pepper
• 1  egg, beaten
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 18  Ritz crackers, crushed
• 1⁄2 cup yellow cornmeal
•  tartar sauce
•  oil (for frying)

Directions

1. Slice fillets diagonally into 1-inch wide strips; set aside.
2. Combine flour, salt and pepper; set aside.
3. Combine egg and milk, beat well and set aside.
4. Combine cracker crumbs and cornmeal, stirring well.
5. Dredge catfish strips in flour mixture; dip in egg mixture and coat with crumb mixture.
6. Pour oil to a depth of 1.5 inches in a heavy skillet. Fry catfish strips, a few at at time, in hot 375 degree oil over medium-high heat 3 to 5 minutes or until golden.
7. Drain on paper towels. Serve with tartar sauce.