- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups canola oil
- 2 pounds catfish nuggets
- Combine the eggs and milk and whisk them together, then set aside.
- Combine the cornmeal, flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, and set aside.
- Heat 1 inch of canola oil in a deep pan, warming it to 350 F.
- Working in batches, coat the catfish nuggets in the milk and egg mixture, then dredge them in the cornmeal and flour mixture.
- Fry the breaded nuggets for 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Repeat until all catfish nuggets are fried, adding oil to the pan when needed. Serve with lemon wedges.