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Crispy Fish Nuggets Recipe

This Crispy Fish Nuggets Recipe is a quick and easy, delicious homemade meal that excites children and is loved by adults! It takes less than 30 minutes!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Diet: Non Vegetarian
Servings: 12
Calories: 251kcal
Author: Farrukh Aziz

Ingredients

  • 2.2 pounds boneless fish sea bass or cod or haddock cut in 1½ inch chunks
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste

For coating fish

  • 5 cups cornflakes or as needed
  • cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 cup plain flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 large eggs beaten. you may season it with little salt and pepper
  • oil for deep frying

Instructions

  • In large bowl, place 2.2 pounds boneless fish cubes along with 2 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper. Combine well, cover and set it aside for 10 minutes.

To coat the fish

  • Place 5 cups cornflakes in a large ziploc bag and seal. Roll the rolling pin over the ziplock bag with cornflakes all over the edge so that everything crushed to even small crumbs.
  • Transfer the cornflake crumbs onto a plate. Add chopped ⅓ cup fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon dried oregano and combine well. Set aside.
  • In a bowl or plate, season 1 cup plain flour with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper and mix. Set aside.
  • Take a piece of marinated fish and coat it with the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
  • Dip the floured fish into the beaten eggs, ensuring it is coated well, wipe the excess egg on the side of the bowl to avoid dripping.
  • Then roll the fish in the herbed cornflakes mixture to coat well. Coat the entire batch in the same manner. For a thicker coating, repeat the process - dip again in the egg and coat it with the cornflakes mixture.
  • Place the coated fish pieces onto a plate and freeze for 30 minutes.
  • Heat enough oil in a deep pan or a pot. Deep fry the fish nuggets on a medium heat until golden brown and crisp.
  • Remove the fried nuggets with a slotted spoon and drain on the kitchen towel.
  • Serve immediately with your favorite dip or sauce .

Notes

Food processor: If you don't want to crumble your cornflakes by hand, you can use a food processor to crush them.
Gluten-Free: Swap plain flour for tapioca flour and gluten-free labeled cornflakes for gluten-free options.
Bake: You can bake these nuggets instead of frying them. Place them on a lightly greased wire rack and spray with little oil. Bake at 425F for 10-12 minutes or until they're browned and cooked through.
Storage: Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freeze: If you've made your coated nuggets with fresh fish, you can freeze them in an airtight container for up to three months. I do not recommend freezing previously frozen fish.
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 351mg | Potassium: 414mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 388IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 5mg