Spicy Fish Nuggets
Experience the delightful crunch of Spicy Fish Nuggets, a family-friendly snack that’s both easy to prepare and packed with flavor. These crispy fish bites are perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, offering a zesty kick from peri peri seasoning that will keep everyone coming back for more. Whether you choose to bake, air fry, or deep fry them, you’ll enjoy a deliciously satisfying treat that’s healthier than traditional fried options. Plus, they can be made ahead of time and stored for later, making them an ideal choice for meal prep. Dive into this simple recipe and bring an exciting twist to your snack game!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 nuggets (4 servings) 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking/Frying/Air Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 300 g boneless white fish (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
- 2 tbsp dried parsley
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Marinate the cubed fish with vinegar, peri peri seasoning, ginger garlic paste, salt, and black pepper. Toss with flour to coat.
- In one bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs, all-purpose flour, and dried parsley. In another bowl, whisk together egg and milk.
- Dip marinated fish pieces in the egg mixture then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Choose your cooking method: deep fry until golden brown (3-4 minutes each side), air fry at 180°C (350°F) for about 10-15 minutes, or bake at 200°C (400°F) for 15-18 minutes.
- Serve hot with your favorite dips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 nuggets (100g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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