Spicy Fish Nuggets
Get ready to delight your taste buds with Spicy Fish Nuggets, a flavor-packed treat that’s as versatile as it is delicious. These crispy bites are coated in a zesty peri peri seasoning, making them the perfect choice for a quick weeknight dinner or an impressive appetizer for gatherings. Whether you fry, air-fry, or bake them, these fish nuggets deliver a satisfying crunch and a burst of flavor that will have everyone coming back for more. Plus, they’re kid-friendly and easy to prepare, ensuring that both adults and children alike will enjoy this delectable dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 nuggets 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz boneless white fish
- 1 egg
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup breadcrumbs (regular & panko)
- 1 tsp chili powder or cayenne
- Lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp oregano, dried
- 1 tsp parsley, dried
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 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 and mix with garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, parsley, egg, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, black pepper, chili powder, paprika, red pepper flakes, and additional salt.
- Dredge each piece of seasoned fish in the flour mixture, dip in milk, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat (or preheat air fryer/oven). Cook nuggets until golden brown on both sides (about 3–5 minutes per side).
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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