Fish Nuggets Recipe | Air Fryer Fish Nuggets
Transform your dinner routine with these irresistibly crispy Air Fryer Fish Nuggets! This recipe turns simple ingredients into a mouth-watering dish with a perfect crunch.
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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 260kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound Tilapia
- 1/2 cup All Purpose Flour
- 2 Eggs
- 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- Olive Oil Spray
Instructions
- Prepare the Fish. Cut the fish fillets into bite-sized pieces. Pat them dry with paper towels to help the coating stick better.
- Set Up Breading Station. In one shallow bowl, place the flour. In a second bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bread the Fish Nuggets. Dip each piece of fish first in the flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly in the panko breadcrumb mixture.
- Air Fry. Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. Spray the air fryer basket with olive oil. Place the breaded fish nuggets in a single layer in the basket, ensuring they don’t touch. Lightly spray the tops with olive oil. Cook for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the nuggets are golden brown and crispy. The internal temperature should reach 145°F.
- Serve. Serve your fish nuggets hot, with a side of tartar sauce, lemon wedges, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g