Spicy Fish Nuggets
Get ready to elevate your snacking game with these Spicy Fish Nuggets! Perfect for busy weeknights or family get-togethers, these crispy bites are bursting with flavor and sure to impress. Made with wholesome ingredients and coated in a zesty peri peri spice mix, they can be baked, fried, or air-fried to suit your cooking style. Quick to prepare and family-friendly, these nuggets are an ideal choice for both kids and adults alike. Plus, they can easily be made ahead of time and frozen for the ultimate convenience. Whether served as a snack or paired with your favorite sides for a meal, these Spicy Fish Nuggets will have everyone coming back for more!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g boneless white fish (such as cod or tilapia), cut into cubes
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 1–2 tsp peri peri seasoning
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp crushed black pepper
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Marinate the fish with vinegar, peri peri seasoning, ginger garlic paste, salt, and black pepper. Coat with flour.
- Mix panko breadcrumbs, all-purpose flour, and dried parsley in a separate bowl.
- Whisk together the egg and milk in another bowl.
- Dip the marinated fish into the egg mixture, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Cook by either deep frying (3-4 minutes per side), air frying (10-15 minutes at 180°C/350°F), or baking (15-18 minutes at 200°C/400°F) until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 nuggets (100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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