Description
Indulge in the crispy delight of Spicy Fish Nuggets, a mouthwatering treat that combines tender white fish with a zesty, crunchy coating. Perfect for parties or weeknight dinners, these nuggets deliver an ocean-fresh flavor paired with just the right amount of spice. Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce, and watch them disappear in minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb white fish fillets (cod, haddock, or tilapia)
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare your workstation with separate bowls for flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Cut fish fillets into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, pepper, and spices.
- Bread each piece by dipping it in flour, then egg, and finally rolling it in panko crumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat; fry nuggets until golden brown for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 nuggets (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg