Description
Delight your taste buds with these crispy, Spicy Fish Nuggets! Perfectly golden on the outside and tender inside, these flavorful bites are sure to impress at any gathering. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, they can be served as appetizers or a main dish. Pair them with a zesty dipping sauce for an unforgettable culinary experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb white fish fillets (cod or tilapia)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the fish fillets into nugget-sized pieces. Dip each piece in beaten egg, then coat generously with panko breadcrumbs.
- In a small bowl, mix paprika, cayenne, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Sprinkle over the coated fish nuggets.
- Place the nuggets on the baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and flaky.
- While baking, combine mayonnaise, Sriracha sauce, and lemon juice in a bowl for the dipping sauce.
- Let the nuggets cool slightly before serving with the dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 nuggets (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg