Description
These Spicy Fish Nuggets are a flavorful twist on the classic fish nuggets, featuring a kick of peri peri seasoning and a crispy panko coating. They are versatile and can be fried, air-fried, or baked to perfection.
Ingredients
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Fish Nuggets:
- 300 g boneless white fish, cut in cubes
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
Fish Spice Mix:
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 1-2 teaspoons peri peri seasoning
- 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed black pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Fish Spice Mix: Add vinegar, peri peri seasoning, ginger garlic paste, salt, and black pepper to the fish and mix. Sprinkle with flour and coat evenly.
- Panko Coating: In one bowl, combine panko crumbs, all-purpose flour, and dried parsley. In another bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
- Coating: Dip the fish in the egg mixture, then coat with the panko mixture. Freeze if desired.
- Deep Frying: Fry nuggets in hot oil until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel.
- Air Frying: Place nuggets in the air fryer basket, spray with oil, and air fry until crispy, flipping halfway.
- Baking: Bake nuggets at 200°C for 15-18 minutes.
- Serving: Serve with tartar sauce or preferred dip. Sprinkle with extra peri peri seasoning if desired.
Notes
- Use crushed cornflakes or breadcrumbs as a substitute for panko crumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nugget
- Calories: 46 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 135mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 26mg
