Are you looking for a quick and easy way to cook a delicious and healthy meal? Look no further than oven-fried fish nuggets! This cooking method is a great way to get a crispy and golden brown coating on your fish nuggets without all the added oil and grease of traditional frying. Oven-fried fish nuggets are also a healthier option, as they contain less saturated and trans fats. Plus, they're a great way to get your kids to eat more fish, as they're sure to love the crispy coating and tender inside of these delicious nuggets.
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OVEN-FRIED FISH NUGGETS
My husband and I love fried fish, but we're both trying to cut back on dietary fat. I came up with this oven-baked version. He likes it as much as deep-fried fish, so I know it's a winner. -LaDonna Reed, Ponca City, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, cornflakes, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Coat fish with butter-flavored spray, then roll in crumb mixture. , Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Freeze option: Cover and freeze unbaked fish nuggets on a waxed paper-lined baking sheet until firm. Transfer to a resealable freezer container; return to freezer. To use, preheat oven to 375°. Bake nuggets on a rack on a greased baking sheet 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 415mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
FRIED CATFISH NUGGETS
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
FRIED FISH NUGGETS
"My family always requests these cheesy fish bites during our annual fishing trip in Canada," reports Lynn Negaard of Litchfield, Minnesota. You can use most any leftover fish with tasty results.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Stir in fish. Roll into 1-in. balls. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry fish nuggets, a few at a time, until golden brown on both sides; drain on paper towels. Serve with tartar sauce if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 103mg cholesterol, Sodium 275mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein.
BAKED FISH NUGGETS
I had five pieces of IQF tilapia defrosted tonight, but no inspiration on how to prepare them. I happened to look in the freezer and see a bag of tater tots. "Finger foods sounds good" I thought. So I tweaked a recipe from a Cooking Light cookbook into this recipe. My kids loved it. They ate them with ketchup while I prefered tartar sauce. We all also had tater tots and applesauce.
Provided by ladypit
Categories Tilapia
Time 37m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Put the fresh bread crumbs on a cookie sheet and place them in the oven until they are toasted (3-5 minutes). Take them out and set them aside to cool.
- Turn the oven up to 425 degrees.
- Cut the tilapia into slices about one inch thick. (I cut mine on the short side because my kids are small and like small nuggets.).
- Put the tilapia in a bowl and add the milk. Stir well.
- In a large ziploc type bag add the toasted bread crumbs, cornmeal, and pepper.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove the fish from the milk and put the pieces into the bag. Seal it and then shake it up so all the pieces are coated.
- Spray a cookie sheet with cooking spray.
- Place the nuggets on the baking sheet. Sprinkle the tops with salt.
- Bake until the fish flakes easily with a fork, 15-25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.7, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 0.6, Sodium 174.6, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 1.4, Protein 5.8
AIR-FRIED FISH NUGGETS
Fried fish can be done in under 30 minutes with this air-fried rendition of the classic.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Time 27m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Cut mahi mahi fillets into 1 1/2-inch sized nuggets.
- Prepare a breading station with flour in 1 shallow dish, beaten egg in another shallow dish, and fish fry coating in a third shallow dish.
- Dip the fish nuggets first in flour, then egg, and then into the breadcrumbs. Place nuggets in batches into the air fryer basket. Spray with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 12 minutes. Repeat with remaining nuggets. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268 calories, Carbohydrate 12 g, Cholesterol 213.1 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 45.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 218.1 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
OVEN FRIED CATFISH NUGGETS
Want the crunch of deep fried without the fat, give these crispy nuggets a try. Use any fish you wish (cod, bass, etc.)
Provided by Luvs 2 Cook
Categories Catfish
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine bread crumbs, cornflakes, Parmesan Cheese, and Cajun seasoning in a bowl.
- Coat fish with butter - flavored nonstick cooking spray, then roll in crumb mixture.
- Place on baking sheet coated with nonstick cooking spray.
- Bake at 375°F for 15 to 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Tips:
- Use a light-colored cooking oil with a high smoke point. This will help prevent the oil from burning and smoking, which can ruin the flavor of the fish nuggets.
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the fish nuggets. The ideal temperature for frying fish nuggets is between 350°F and 375°F. If the oil is not hot enough, the fish nuggets will absorb too much oil and become greasy.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. Frying too many fish nuggets at once will cause the oil temperature to drop, which will result in greasy fish nuggets.
- Cook the fish nuggets until they are golden brown and crispy. This will ensure that they are cooked through and have a delicious flavor.
- Drain the fish nuggets on paper towels before serving. This will help to remove any excess oil.
Conclusion:
Oven-fried fish nuggets are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner or a fun weekend lunch. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
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