Best 7 Batter Dipped Catfish Nuggets Recipes

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Dive into the irresistible world of batter dipped catfish nuggets, where crispy coatings meet tender, flaky fish. This culinary delight is a journey of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking for a new adventure in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating perfect batter dipped catfish nuggets. From selecting the freshest catfish to crafting a light and airy batter, we'll unveil the secrets to achieving that golden-brown exterior and moist, succulent interior that will leave you craving more. So gather your ingredients, prepare your cooking station, and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will make you the star of any gathering.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SUNNY'S CATFISH NUGGETS



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Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups plus 2 tablespoons milk
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 catfish fillets, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 cups flour, divided
3 eggs
1 cup cornmeal
2 tablespoons sugar
Vegetable oil, for frying
1/2 cup hot sauce
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, add the 2 cups milk and a heavy pinch of salt. Whisk to dissolve and add the fish chunks. Allow to soak at room temperature for 30 minutes.
  • Set up the dredging station: In the first bowl, add 1 cup flour. In the second bowl, whisk the eggs and add the remaining 2 tablespoons milk. In the third bowl, add the remaining 1 cup flour, the cornmeal, sugar and a pinch of salt followed by a few grinds of pepper.
  • In a frying pan with straight sides, add enough oil to fill 1-inch deep. Heat until the oil begins to swirl and the handle of a wooden spoon begins to sizzle as soon as it hits the oil. The oil will be about 350 degrees F.
  • Remove the fish from the milk in batches of 6 to 8 chunks. Shake the excess milk off the fish. Dredge in the flour, then the egg wash and then in the flour and cornmeal mixture. Add the batch to the oil, making sure to not overcrowd the pan and bring down the temperature. Fry, flipping once if needed, until a light golden brown and cooked through, about 6 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate and season with a sprinkle of salt. Repeat until all the fish chunks are done.
  • In a small bowl, add the hot sauce and sift the sugar on top. Gently stir together. Drizzle over the nuggets or dunk them in the sauce.

CAJUN CATFISH



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If you grew up with family fish fries, you know just how tasty fried fish and all the trimmings are.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups vegetable oil
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup stone-ground cornmeal
2 tablespoons Cajun Creole seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 egg
2 pounds catfish nuggets, skin removed
Salt
1/4 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • In heavy 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat to 375°F.
  • In shallow dish, stir together flour, cornmeal, Creole seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder and red pepper. In another shallow dish, beat egg with fork until foamy.
  • Sprinkle catfish nuggets with salt and lemon juice. Dip each nugget into beaten egg, then roll in flour mixture to coat. Drop 4 to 6 nuggets at a time into hot oil. Cook 2 minutes; turn and cook 1 minute longer or until deep golden brown. Remove from oil; drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 450 mg

FRIED CATFISH NUGGETS



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Chunks of golden brown, crispy catfish! Serve with ketchup or tartar sauce.

Provided by rachel

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Catfish

Time 8h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds catfish fillets, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons dried thyme leaves
1 cup spicy brown mustard
1 quart vegetable oil for frying
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Place the catfish pieces into a mixing bowl and sprinkle with thyme leaves. Toss until the catfish is evenly coated with the thyme. Mix in the mustard with your hands. Cover, and refrigerate overnight, up to 24 hours.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Whisk the flour, salt, black pepper, and baking soda together in a mixing bowl.
  • Dip the catfish pieces one at a time into the flour mixture and shake off the excess. Fry the catfish nuggets in batches until they are no longer translucent in the center and are golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Let the oil come back up to temperature between batches. Drain the nuggets on a paper towel-lined plate before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 53.3 mg, Fat 21.9 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 22.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 898.3 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CRUNCHY CATFISH NUGGETS



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Crunchy catfish nuggets that can be served as hors d'oeuvres. These were a special hit with my 3 year old who loved the fact that she could eat them like finger food. You may want to adjust the seasoning - my daughter is used to spicy stuff! These have the great taste of fried fish without the grease.

Provided by MEDHALEE

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

½ cup dry bread crumbs
½ teaspoon lemon pepper
½ cup egg substitute
2 (4 ounce) fillets catfish, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix dry bread crumbs and lemon pepper. Place egg substitute in a separate small bowl. Dip catfish pieces in the egg substitute, then into the bread crumb mixture to coat.
  • Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Place coated catfish pieces in the hot oil. Fry on both sides until lightly browned and fish is easily flaked with a fork, about 15 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 27 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 242.2 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

BATTER DIPPED CATFISH NUGGETS



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I have found that catfish nuggets are sold fairly cheap at my local grocery store. This recipe is a tasty way to make dinner on a tight budget.

Provided by FDADELKARIM

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs catfish nuggets
1 egg
1 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup white cornmeal
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
canola oil

Steps:

  • Scramble the egg in a large bowl then whisk in the buttermilk follow by the rest of the ingredients, except fish.
  • Heat 2-3 inches of oil in a large frying pan until hot. Dip the nuggets into the batter so they are coated then gently drop into the hot oil. Fry for 5-7 minutes, until golden brown & crispy.
  • Repeat until all the fish is fried. Place the fried fish onto a paper towel lined plate to drain excess oil.

BATTER FRIED CATFISH NUGGETS



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Make and share this Batter Fried Catfish Nuggets recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Darlene Summers

Categories     Catfish

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb catfish nuggets (about 1 inch thick)
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup milk
1 egg (beaten)
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, melted
oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Wash catfish and pat dry with paper towels.
  • Cut fish into 1 inch cubes.
  • Place on paper towels and set aside while doing next step.
  • COMBINE: Flour, salt and baking powder in a bowl. Add milk, egg and butter; beat until smooth.
  • Heat 1 inch or more of oil in a skillet to 365 degrees on medium heat (be sure you allow oil temperature to come back to 365 degrees between batches).
  • Dip one fish cube at a time into batter, coating all sides. Place as many in the oil as you can fit WITHOUT crowding.
  • Fry until golden brown.
  • Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566.8, Fat 24.3, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 241.7, Sodium 966.2, Carbohydrate 38.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 0.2, Protein 44.6

HUSHPUPPY-BATTERED CATFISH NUGGETS WITH SPICY TARTAR SAUCE



Hushpuppy-Battered Catfish Nuggets with Spicy Tartar Sauce image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 43m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

One 8-ounce package hushpuppy mix
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup water
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon sliced pickled jalapeno peppers, minced
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 1/4 pounds catfish fillets (about 4 fillets)
1 cup all-purpose flour
Spicy Tartar Sauce, recipe follows
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon sliced pickled jalapeno peppers, finely minced
1 tablespoon finely minced onion
1 garlic clove, finely minced
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, stir together hushpuppy mix, milk, water, egg, jalapenos, hot pepper sauce and cayenne; let stand 5 minutes.
  • Pour oil to a depth of 1/2 inch in a large deep skillet; heat oil to 350 degrees F.
  • Pat catfish fillets dry with paper towels, and cut into bite-size pieces. Dredge catfish pieces in flour, and then dip in hushpuppy batter mixture. Drop catfish pieces into hot oil, and fry, in batches, 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden. Serve with Spicy Tartar Sauce.
  • Stir together all ingredients in a medium bowl. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Tips:

  • Choose the right catfish fillets: Look for fillets that are firm and white, with no brown or yellow spots. Avoid fillets that are thin or have a slimy texture.
  • Cut the catfish fillets into uniform pieces: This will help them cook evenly. Cut the fillets into 1-inch thick strips, then cut the strips into 1-inch pieces.
  • Season the catfish nuggets with your favorite spices: You can use a simple combination of salt and pepper, or try a more complex blend of spices, such as paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
  • Make sure the batter is thick enough to coat the catfish nuggets: The batter should be thick enough to cling to the nuggets, but not so thick that it's difficult to stir.
  • Fry the catfish nuggets in hot oil: This will help them cook quickly and evenly. Heat the oil to 375 degrees Fahrenheit before adding the nuggets.
  • Drain the catfish nuggets on paper towels: This will help remove excess oil.

Conclusion:

Batter-dipped catfish nuggets are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They're perfect for a party or a casual weeknight meal. Serve the catfish nuggets with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce, ranch dressing, or honey mustard.

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