Spicy Fish Nuggets
Delight in the bold flavors of Spicy Fish Nuggets, a versatile dish that brings a delightful kick to any meal. These crispy bites are made with juicy boneless white fish, coated in a zesty peri peri seasoning and a crunchy breadcrumb mixture. Perfect as an appetizer or main course, they can be fried, air-fried, or baked to suit your cooking style. Serve them at dinner parties, casual family meals, or game day snacks for a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that even picky eaters will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz boneless white fish
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs (regular and panko)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp oregano, dried
- 1 tsp parsley, dried
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp chili powder or cayenne
- 7/8 tsp paprika, smoked
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 2 pinch salt
- 1 neutral oil
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Cut the fish into bite-sized pieces. In a mixing bowl, combine fish with egg, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and herbs until well-coated.
- In another bowl, mix flour with spices. In a separate bowl, combine regular breadcrumbs and panko.
- Dredge each fish piece in the flour mixture first, then dip in milk before coating with breadcrumbs.
- For frying: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry nuggets until golden brown. For baking: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake on parchment-lined sheet for 15–20 minutes until crispy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 nuggets (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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