Best 5 Crispy Butchers Nuggets Recipes

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Crispy butchers nuggets are a delightful treat that can be enjoyed as a snack or a main course. They are typically made from ground beef or pork, coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried until golden brown. Butchers nuggets have a crispy, crunchy exterior and a tender, juicy interior, making them a popular choice for people of all ages. Whether you prefer them plain or with your favorite dipping sauce, crispy butchers nuggets are sure to satisfy your cravings. In this article, we will explore some of the best recipes for crispy butchers nuggets, ensuring that you can create this delicious dish in the comfort of your own home.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

THE BEST CRISPY BAKED CHICKEN NUGGETS



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These are the BEST crispy baked chicken nuggets you'll ever make! This delicious, healthy chicken nuggets recipe takes just about 30 minutes from start to finish and uses super simple ingredients like panko breadcrumbs, chicken breast and spices. Serve with honey mustard, ketchup or your favorite BBQ sauce. Kid-friendly and adult approved!

Provided by Monique of AmbitiousKitchen.com

Categories     Dairy Free     Dinner     Low Carb     Nut Free

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs
Nonstick olive oil cooking spray
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper*
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons almond milk (or milk of choice)
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into into 1 inch cubes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Add panko breadcrumbs to a large baking sheet and spread out in an even layer. Spray breadcrumbs with nonstick olive oil cooking spray. Bake for 2 minutes, then stir breadcrumbs (or just give the pan a shake) and then bake for 2-3 minutes or until breadcrumbs are golden brown. Keep heat in the oven.
  • Transfer breadcrumbs to a medium bowl. Whisk in spices: salt, black pepper, onion powder, paprika, garlic powder and cayenne pepper. Set aside.
  • In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and almond milk. Set aside.
  • Line the large baking sheet with an oven safe wire metal rack. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Dip each chicken cube into the egg mixture, then use a tong to grab each chicken nugget and toss into the breadcrumb mixture to completely coat with breadcrumbs. Use tongs to transfer to the wire rack, placing about 1 inch apart.
  • Generously spray the tops of the chicken nuggets with nonstick spray. Bake in the oven for 15-20 minutes until cooked through and temp reaches 165 degrees F with a meat thermometer. Serves 4. Serve with BBQ sauce, honey mustard, ketchup or whatever sauce you'd like!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving (based on 4), Calories 227 kcal, Fat 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sugar 1.6 g, Carbohydrate 19 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 29.2 g

CRISPY BUTCHER'S NUGGETS



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These crispy fried meatballs are traditionally made by grinding up the leftover trimmings from a butcher shop, and while our version won't have the same diversity of meats, at least we'll know for sure what's in it. At Fern Bar in Sebastopol, where I stole the idea, they'll switch up the ingredients depending on what's around, as well as change the sauce underneath. Garnish these nuggets with pickled vegetables and olives.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meatball Appetizers

Time 2h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon finely minced fresh rosemary
1 clove garlic, crushed
¼ cup milk
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
½ pound ground lamb
½ pound ground beef
1 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup panko bread crumbs, or as needed
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup yellow mustard
¼ cup ketchup
½ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Combine 3 tablespoons bread crumbs, kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne, rosemary, garlic, milk, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Mix to create a slurry. Let sit for 15 minutes to hydrate bread crumbs.
  • Mix ground lamb and ground beef together gently in another bowl using 2 forks. Mix in bread crumb slurry using the same 2-fork method until just combined. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Place flour, eggs, and bread crumbs in 3 separate shallow dishes. Portion out nuggets using a 1 1/2-tablespoon scoop. Roll nuggets in flour; shake off excess. Dip into beaten eggs using your free hand, shaking off excess between fingers. Transfer to bread crumbs and coat with your dry hand, pressing gently to make sure surface is covered. Sprinkle leftover bread crumbs over a plate and add the nuggets. Refrigerate, uncovered, for 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, and chipotle powder in a bowl for sauce. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Fry nuggets in the hot oil until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and let rest and finish cooking for 3 to 4 minutes before serving with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 68.8 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 562.7 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

CRISPY BUTCHER'S NUGGETS



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These crispy fried meatballs are traditionally made by grinding up the leftover trimmings from a butcher shop, and while our version won't have the same diversity of meats, at least we'll know for sure what's in it. At Fern Bar in Sebastopol, where I stole the idea, they'll switch up the ingredients depending on what's around, as well as change the sauce underneath. Garnish these nuggets with pickled vegetables and olives.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Meatball Appetizers

Time 2h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 tablespoons panko bread crumbs
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon finely minced fresh rosemary
1 clove garlic, crushed
¼ cup milk
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
½ pound ground lamb
½ pound ground beef
1 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup panko bread crumbs, or as needed
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup yellow mustard
¼ cup ketchup
½ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Combine 3 tablespoons bread crumbs, kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne, rosemary, garlic, milk, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Mix to create a slurry. Let sit for 15 minutes to hydrate bread crumbs.
  • Mix ground lamb and ground beef together gently in another bowl using 2 forks. Mix in bread crumb slurry using the same 2-fork method until just combined. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Place flour, eggs, and bread crumbs in 3 separate shallow dishes. Portion out nuggets using a 1 1/2-tablespoon scoop. Roll nuggets in flour; shake off excess. Dip into beaten eggs using your free hand, shaking off excess between fingers. Transfer to bread crumbs and coat with your dry hand, pressing gently to make sure surface is covered. Sprinkle leftover bread crumbs over a plate and add the nuggets. Refrigerate, uncovered, for 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, combine mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, and chipotle powder in a bowl for sauce. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Fry nuggets in the hot oil until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and let rest and finish cooking for 3 to 4 minutes before serving with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 68.8 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 12.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 562.7 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

CRISPY CHICKEN NUGGETS



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"With a crisp golden coating, these moist and tender bite-size pieces of chicken are greeted with enthusiasm whenever I serve them as a hearty snack or party appetizer," says Cathryn White of Newark, Delaware.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons dried basil
2 teaspoons dried thyme
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
3/4 cup butter, melted
2-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese and seasonings. Place butter in another shallow bowl. Dip chicken in butter, then roll in bread crumb mixture. , Place in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 23g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 128mg cholesterol, Sodium 747mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 33g protein.

CRISPY CHICKENLESS NUGGETS



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These faux nuggets are so crispy you'll never believe they're not deep-fried. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce such as ketchup, agave, mustard, BBQ sauce or plum sauce. From the Happy Herbivore.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Grains

Time 1h

Yield 12 nuggets

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup soymilk (or other plant based milk)
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
15 ounces chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup textured vegetable protein (TVP-1/4 cup whole wheat bread crumbs can be substituted for 1/4 cup TVP for a less "meaty" bite)
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tablespoons agave nectar (or honey)
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 dash garlic powder
1 dash thyme
1/2 cup vital wheat gluten
2 cups unsweetened corn flakes
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning (not powdered if possible)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Lightly grease or line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Whisk milk and lemon juice together until foamy with bubbles.
  • In a medium bowl, mash chickpeas with a fork or potato masher until coarse. You don't want any whole beans left, but don't overly mash them so that they are pureed and resembling refried beans. Alternatively, you can pulse the beans in a food processor 10-15 times and transfer processed chickpeas to the bowl.
  • Add in TVP, crumbs if using, vital wheat gluten, mustard, spices and agave or honey.
  • Add in 1/4 cup water and mix with a spoon. Gluten should form almost instantly. Turn out onto a clean surface and knead for about a minute, getting out any excess bubbles and making sure the gluten strands form. Mold the mixture into ball and set aside.
  • Pour cornflakes into a separate bowl and mash until very crumbly, like thick and slightly bigger bread crumbs and set aside.
  • Re-whisk milk and then pour mixture into a shallow bowl.
  • Break off bouncy ball-sized portions of the gluten and flatten in the palm of your hand to it resembles a nugget shape. Dip into the milk mixture so that it's coated on both side then press into flakes on each side, making sure it's completely coated.
  • Place nugget on a cookie sheet and repeat with all nuggets.
  • Bake nuggets for 10 minutes, flip and bake another 10-15 minutes, until nuggets are firm and crispy.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce if desired(Ranch dressing, ketchup, honey mustard sauce, barbeque sauce, etc.).

Tips for Making Crispy Butcher's Nuggets:

  • Use high-quality ground beef: Opt for ground beef with a fat content of 80/20 or 85/15 for optimal flavor and texture.
  • Season the beef generously: Don't be shy with the seasonings! A flavorful blend of salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika will enhance the taste of the nuggets.
  • Chill the beef mixture: Chilling the beef mixture before forming the nuggets helps them hold their shape better during frying.
  • Coat the nuggets evenly in breadcrumbs: Make sure the nuggets are completely coated in breadcrumbs for maximum crispiness. You can use plain breadcrumbs or add your favorite seasonings for a customized flavor.
  • Fry the nuggets at the right temperature: The ideal oil temperature for frying the nuggets is 350°F (175°C). Use a thermometer to ensure the oil is at the correct temperature before adding the nuggets.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: Avoid overcrowding the pan with nuggets, as this can cause the oil temperature to drop and result in soggy nuggets.
  • Drain the nuggets on paper towels: After frying, drain the nuggets on paper towels to remove excess oil and achieve a crispy texture.

Conclusion:

Crispy butcher's nuggets are a delightful treat that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. With careful preparation and attention to detail, you can easily make these nuggets at home using simple ingredients and techniques. Experiment with different seasonings and coatings to find your favorite flavor combination. Serve the nuggets with your choice of dipping sauce for an extra touch of flavor. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or simply satisfying your own cravings, crispy butcher's nuggets are sure to be a hit.

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