Description
Looking for a flavorful snack that’s easy to prepare? These Spicy Fish Nuggets are sure to delight your taste buds! Coated in a crispy panko breadcrumb crust and seasoned with zesty peri peri spice, these nuggets deliver both crunch and a burst of flavor. Whether you choose to bake, deep fry, or air fry them, they cater to all cooking preferences. Perfect for parties, casual dinners, or even as a quick bite during the week, these fish nuggets are freezer-friendly, making them an ideal choice for last-minute gatherings. Enjoy them with your favorite dips or salads for a complete meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g boneless white fish (cubed)
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vinegar
- 1–2 tsp peri peri seasoning
- Ginger garlic paste
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate the fish: Combine vinegar, peri peri seasoning, ginger garlic paste, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Add the cubed fish and coat well.
- Prepare the coating: In one bowl mix panko crumbs with flour; in another bowl whisk together egg and milk.
- Coat each fish piece in egg mixture and then in the panko mixture. Set aside.
- Choose your cooking method:
- For deep frying: Heat oil over medium heat and fry nuggets until golden brown.
- For air frying: Preheat air fryer to 180°C (350°F) and cook nuggets for about 10-15 minutes until crispy.
- For baking: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) and bake on a lined tray for 15-18 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking/Frying/Air frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 nuggets (140g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg